Linux Unsuitable for Large Enterprises? At least that's what the Agility Alliance claims. And who are they? Let's take a look at Pro-Linux:
The Agility Alliance, a coalition of various industry heavyweights such as EDS, Fuji Xerox, Cisco, Microsoft, Sun, Dell, and EMC, warns large enterprises against using Linux due to security concerns, scalability issues, and a lack of compelling cost advantages.
Ok. Microsoft. SUN. Cisco. These are, of course, three companies that are particularly predestined to recommend the use of Linux to enterprises.
Rasmussen's particular concern is the potential use of Linux on mainframes, so-called supercomputers. Here, the Agility Alliance believes that Linux does not have a compelling cost advantage over the operating systems promoted by the initiative and also has scalability issues.
Well. Where is IBM in this group - I mean, when it comes to mainframes, wouldn't it be practical if there was someone involved who actually offers real mainframes? Oh, I see, IBM does indeed promote the use of Linux on the mainframe. Well, well, the scoundrels ...