On Vendor Lock-in

Computer Economics recently conducted a survey of visitors to its website regarding the perceived advantages in the use of open source software.

One might think that the results of such a survey would point to low-costs as the main driver behind the adoption of open-source software. Not true … according to the results of this survey! They indicate that “Less dependence on Vendors” is the most important advantage in the use of open source software.

A call to action for proprietary software companies clinging to their traditional business models — wake up and smell the coffee!!

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