There are the many benefits in switching to or integrating Linux into large and small businesses. Linux is Free, the software is Free and it is more stable and secure that other Operating Systems.
What if I currently use Microsoft Products? Will Linux integrate well with my current infrastructure?
Yes! Linux is an extremely flexible Operating System, you can run Linux on the backend (i.e. servers and networking insfrastructure) and still use Microsoft products on the frontend (i.e. employee Desktops and workstations). Linux supports Microsoft's file sharing protocol, making Linux perfect for network server applications.
What if I have Macs?
Even Easier! Mac OSX is built on the same UNIX foundation as Linux (actually, there are many surprising similarities between OSX and Linux). Mac even supports many of the same applications that Linux runs.
Linux is Free so How can it be good?
Yes Linux is free, but that does not mean it is less capabale than other Operating Systems. Linux is developed by hundreds of people all over the world. Anyone can contribute, and any code published is reviewed by thousands of people implementing it in different ways. Software bugs and security holes are found quickly and fixed by users and administrators. Also with so many people contributing, GNU/Linux has thousands of applications available.
How will switching to Linux help my Business?
The obvious benefit to switching to Linux is the cost of operation. Linux is free and most software for Linux is free. Linux is very secure and stable: less crashes and no viruses leads to higher productivity and efficiency for your business.
