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The Total Cost of Security Patch Management: A Comparison of Microsoft Windows and Open Source Software

Overview There is conflicting information in the IT community about whether security patch management in Microsoft Windows client and sever operating systems is more expensive than their open source software (OSS) counterparts. In 2004, the Product Strategy & Architecture Practice of Wipro Technologies conducted an independent study of 90 enterprises. The study compared security patch management costs of Windows and OSS systems.

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PublisherWipro File FormatPDF
Date PublishedApril 2005 Downloads8
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