A Microsoft-commissioned study finds that companies could save up to 28 percent by developing applications with Windows instead of with a combination of Linux and Java. During her years at CNET News, ...

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. This time around, Microsoft commissioned a study to show ...

During her years at CNET News, Ina Fried changed beats several times, changed genders once, and covered both of the Pirates of Silicon Valley. Another Microsoft-funded study has been released that ...

It's the same as with any corporate study. It must influence the future direction of the enterprise. If it gets filed, or just gets used in marketing, it's not really worthwhile. That's my reaction to ...

Linux offers control, security, and freedom, but its learning curve, software, and hardware issues may challenge some users.