In general, Sneak tries to steer clear of tiresome Windows versus Linux mudslinging – it helps keep the hate mail down to a manageable three bags a day. But not even Sneak can ignore the breathless coverage triggered among certain publications earlier this month, following a survey sponsored by IBM that found Linux is 40 percent cheaper than Windows. IBM knows this because its mercenaries (sorry, researchers) spoke to IT executives at "over 20 mid-sized to large enterprises". Inspired by this stupendous feat of in-depth probing, Sneak surveyed himself and found 100 percent of respondents think IBM really ought to talk to more people before concluding that everyone shares its own warped view of the world.

06 Sep 2005