Burden of Proof: The Case for Linux, in Effective "Proof of Concept" Deployments

Overview

Each federal entity has its own particular goals, but they all share common computing needs. Their IT systems must ensure a long list of mission-critical necessities, including reliability, flexibility, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness. Open source architecture in general, and Linux in particular, meet these needs far better than proprietary, closed systems such as Unix.