Objective
This page presents a comparison between Windows and linux on various parameters and serves as a basis for making a choice. It also provides a TCO comparison of Windows vs Linux over a 3-year cycle.
Audience
- Decision-makers involved with IT usage in a School, College or SOHO For ex IT administrators, Executive management, Computer Teachers etc
- Anyone interested in a comparison of Microsoft with Linux
Pre-requisites: None
Decision-matrix for choosing between Windows and Linux
Importance | Parameter | Windows | Linux |
Very Very High
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Very High | Security |
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High | Upgrade path |
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Medium | Ease of Use |
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Medium | Support |
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Cost comparison between Windows and Linux
- using Windows – 46,500 INR
- using Linux – 15,100 INR
Cost in INR |
| Windows | Linux |
| Hardware | 25,000 | 15,000 |
| OS Licensing fee | 5,000 | 0 |
| Office Suite Licensing fee | 10,000 | 0 |
Cost of Acquisition | Total | 40,000 | 15,000 |
| Anti-virus subscription | 5,000 | 0 |
| Risks | 1,000 | 0 |
| Upgrades/Patches | 500 | 100 |
Operating Costs | Total | 5,600 | 100 |
TCO over a 3-year cycle | Total | 46,500 | 15,100 |
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