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https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1513232

by jyost • 16 years ago

4 5 16 years ago

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Do any of you not use Microsoft products for your startup based on cost or are there other larger factors?

donohoe• 16 years ago

Please expand on the Headline instead of "Ask HN:". Maybe "Ask HN: Use Microsoft products for your startup - Costs Vs Other Factors?"

gprisament• 16 years ago

I've found linux to be the best environment for doing programming work. The command line is a powerful tool. The key is scripting repetitive tasks, so you only have to ever do them once. Most stuff in windows can't be scripted very easily.

fname• 16 years ago

Most stuff in windows can't be scripted very easily

I agree, though Powershell is quickly becoming the most powerful Windows tool I've ever used.

jmount• 16 years ago

And once you allow one Business Software Alliance ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_Software_Alliance ) product into your business they claim you have agreed to be audited (which can be expensive even if you are innocent).

roboneal• 16 years ago

Consider Microsoft Bizspark http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/

A program that grants free software licenses for startups. Fairly easy to join.

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