"These days, everyone is talking about Linux. But does Linux and other Open Source software really make good business sense? What are the opportunities - and risks?" "This book provides the answers. Written by Donald K. Rosenberg, a respected Open Source authority, it provides a clear, objective analysis of all the critical business issues, from reliability and licensing concerns to opportunities and challenges down the road." "Your guide through the Open Source maze: Understand noncommercial vs. commercial Open Source software; analyze the benefits and costs of an Open Source solution for your organization; compare the performance of Linux to Windows, point by point; get a handle on the licensing issues, from the GNU GPL to Mozilla and Sun; evaluate emerging technologies: Linux desktops, clusters, and embedded systems; discover how to capitalize an Open Source as an applications developer; and explore Open Source challenges; patents, copyrights, certification, and standards."--Jacket.