Open source is not a bargaining chip
- Posted:
- 19:21 13 Mar 2002
- Topics:
- Open Source Software | IT Management
Research released by OpenForum Europe this week showed that interest in open source technologies, particularly the Linux operating system, has increased since Microsoft announced its licensing changes.
However, 63% of the IT managers questioned this week said using open source software would make no difference to their company's negotiations with Microsoft.
"Microsoft is too stubborn for that," said one respondent. "I do, however, believe it offers a viable alternative."
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daniel.thomas@rbi.co.uk
