3. www.microsoft.com/getthefacts “ Windows administrators were able to deploy Web and database servers in less than half the time of Linux administrators An overwhelming 88% of corporations report that Microsoft’s Windows Server 2003 operating system provides performance and reliability that are equal to or better than Linux in comparable usage scenarios.” “… not only does [Microsoft’s] indemnification offering raise the bar with regard to coverage, it’s also very simple for a user to trigger the protection.” “ Patching Windows clients costs an average of 14 percent less than patching OSS-based clients.”

4. “ OSS-based systems faced with high-level and critical vulnerabilities are at risk longer than comparable Windows systems ”

6. Edge Web HPC Other HPC Edge Identity Management (AD) Windows Server “Longhorn” Web IIS Windows Hosting Solution

7. “ Microsoft’s proven commitment to the hosting provider community has greatly contributed to the growing demand for Windows-based hosting.” – Melanie Posey, Research Director, IDC Solution for Windows-based Hosting Over 50% of the F1000 sites using Windows/IIS IIS6 VSAT 40% to 70% in FY05

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