Would the implementation of Sage Line 500 on Linux tie our organisation into the use of specialist hardware?
Unlike other operating systems, Linux is not hardware dependent and can be run on many different types of platforms. For example Unix will often only run on proprietary hardware types such as Risc or Sparc servers and Windows on Intel. Linux can run on Intel, Risc, mobile devices and is even used in digital television decoders and games consoles. This is also a distinct advantage to applications developers as it means that development investment can be concentrated on one OS which can be used across all hardware platforms.
