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“When business, education, and governments are cost conscious, they move toward Linux. Even in times of economic strength, they want control od their operating systems. Ubuntu Linux saves money. The open source nature of Linux allows organisations to control and customise their operating systems.

If desired, commercial support is available from Canonical. Even with that support Linux saves money, and provides a higher degree of control when compared to Microsoft Windows.

Linux has proven itself in pressure-filled situations. The New York Stock Exchange migrated to Linux. Major corporations, from Home depot to Toyota, and governments such as Germany, the Republic of Korea and Mexico are making the switch to Linux. When faced with a Microsoft audit for licences, the Portland Oregon school system switched to Linux. Major movie studios such as Disney and Dreamworks use Linux to create the latest motion pictures. IBM has invested billions in Linux-and frequently features Linux in it’s advertising, even though Linux is freely down-loadable, Wall Street Technology reported that Linux server revenue in 2007 approached U.S $8 billion, and has gained substantial market share since”

Author : Michael Jang (Source : Ubuntu Certified Professional Study Guide)