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2005 North American Linux and Windows TCO Comparison Report, Part 2: Hardening Security Is Key to Reducing Risk and TCOPublished: September 23, 2005 SummaryThis report is based on the results of Yankee Group's independent, non-sponsored 2005 North American Linux and Windows Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Comparison Survey. Based on the survey data of 550 IT managers and executives, the study found that "corporate enterprises rate Windows security nearly on par with comparable Linux networks." Yankee Group goes on to say that "the results for Microsoft are notable because of the dramatic improvement in its score compared to our 2004 Linux, UNIX, and Windows TCO Comparison Survey conducted 15 months ago." The 2005 survey reveals that users found "a 100 percent improvement in Microsoft’s security in the past 12 months." The survey also highlights the following findings:
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