Open Source Turns Strategic (CIO)

Open Source Turns Strategic:

Finding 1
Open source usage has spread well beyond Linux.

Finding 2
IT executives are turning to open source to find competitive advantage as well as savings.

Finding 3
Open source is actually helping companies save money, but there are trade-offs.

Finding 4
User reluctance is holding back open source adoption.

Finding 5
Companies will expand their use of Linux, provided major vendors continue to support it.

Finding 6
The outlook for open source looks bright.