Ask HN:

4 points by jyost 16y ago ↗ HN

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

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

gprisament 16y 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 16y 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 16y 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 16y ago ↗

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

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