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Kicking The Microsoft Habit | |
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| Time: 19:25 EST/00:25 GMT | News Source: InformationWeek | Posted By: Chris Hedlund | ||
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Tired of the cost and security concerns that result from using Microsoft products? Not to worry--solid alternatives abound. For many people these days, Microsoft is to computing as Kleenex is to facial tissues -- practically the same thing. Microsoft probably has no problem with this, but sticking with just one supplier is not always a great idea. Increasingly, there are solid -- and practical -- reasons to minimize our commitment to Microsoft software. For one thing, Microsoft software can be expensive. Why pay hundreds of dollars for Microsoft Office, for instance, when low-cost and even free alternatives are available? | ||
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