Linux vs. Microsoft TCO Comparison

Table of ContentsDisclaimer...................................................................................................2Acknowledgements.......................................................................................2Executive Summary....................................................................................4TCO: Summary of Results............................................................................5Introduction.................................................................................................7A Note on Methodology..............................................................................9Alternative Studies....................................................................................10A Look at Migration Costs.........................................................................13Total Cost of Ownership...........................................................................15Hardware, Platforms...................................................................................15Applications, Salaries..................................................................................17Service Charges.........................................................................................19Windows Platform Solution.........................................................................21Linux Platform Standard Solution...............................................................23Linux Platform Enterprise Solution.............................................................24Scenario 1: All New Hardware....................................................................26Scenario 2: Pre-Existing Hardware.............................................................28Software Licence Costs............................................................................29Hardware Specification and Costs..............................................................32Salaries and Services Costs.......................................................................35Appendix 1................................................................................................37Pricing Research Method............................................................................37Appendix 2................................................................................................39Software Pricing Resources........................................................................39Appendix 3................................................................................................41Hardware and Services Pricing...................................................................41Appendix 4................................................................................................42Information and References for Linux ........................................................42About Cybersource...................................................................................44All text material Copyright © 2002, 2004 Cybersource® Pty. Ltd. (http://www.cybersource.com.au/).All trademarks are the property of their respective trademark holders. Document Build: 291 Page 3 of 44