The Benefits of Linux and Open Source.

All software is built from source code. Open Source means the code can be seen and learnt from; returning control to the customer, this provides better quality software and a better rate of innovation. By reducing the cost of entry, open source allows users to embark on higher level projects.

VALUE OF OPEN SOURCE:

• Auditability as customers and industry can verify adherenance to standards, quality and flexibitity.
• Reduces costs across hardware, system administration and license management.
• Elimination of vendor lock-in as open source naturally creates multiple vendors.
• Improved security through openness of code and faster threat response.

• RedHat
• Jboss
• Novell
• Scalix