While Microsoft might be a good solution for many people (Use what get the job done), this specific article has absolutely no real reasons why you _should_ use Microsoft. The truth is if One 8-gig windows server is what he needed for his start up he could get by with one 8-gig Linux server and save a couple of bucks a month. While that might not be a big deal now, if he ever wants to get big, those little costs start to add up.
Also while its great Microsoft is subsidising his starup via the Biz Stark program, we have seen many times what happens when you rely on "free" to run your buisness. Even tually he will need to start paying for those software licenses he is getting for free and by then he might not have a choice in what platform he is using.
Also while its great Microsoft is subsidising his starup via the Biz Stark program, we have seen many times what happens when you rely on "free" to run your buisness. Even tually he will need to start paying for those software licenses he is getting for free and by then he might not have a choice in what platform he is using.