Linux and the software that comes with it are known as “Free Open Source Software” (FOSS).

FOSS costs nothing (that’s the “Free” part) and it comes with source-code (the “Open Source” part) so it can be fixed, modified or enhanced by any qualified programmer.

This is exactly the opposite of proprietary, closed-source software like Windows and Microsoft Office, which charge fees based on the number of users, CPUs, servers and workstations, and can’t be modified, no matter how badly you need a change or bug fix.

Instead of outfitting 100 new PCs with Windows and Microsoft Office, you could use Linux and Open Office instead, and find a better use for $123,470.00.

In fact, not only don’t you have to buy Windows or Outlook or Word or Excel or Access or PowerPoint or anti-virus software. You won’t have to buy upgrades for them either. Ever. There’s just nothing like having a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of “$0.00″

You have a choice. Would you rather spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on software license fees every few years, or use the money to make your business stronger?

For a quick reality check of what commercial software really costs you when compared to Free Open Source Software, take a look at the License Cost Calculator at the bottom of the page. Then give us a call.