Novell Balks at Microsoft’s Linux Claims

Harsh words by Microsoft in regard to SuSE. Can they back it up or are they just spouting off?

Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL - news) has criticized a Microsoft-sponsored report that stated the SuSE Enterprise version of Linux is relatively unreliable and difficult to maintain in comparison with the Windows Server operating system.

Novell spokesperson Kevin Barney noted that the study is intended to confuse the market about the value of Linux.

“Security and reliability are inherent in many of these products, and it’s an important issue because there are a number of folks looking for a better solution,” he said. “There are some interoperability issues, but not to the degree that enterprises should be reluctant to migrate.”

The report, published by independent firm Security Innovation, downplays reliability, security, and cost of ownership issues Windows users are facing, Barney added. [Read the rest]