I was being a little facetious, perhaps, attempting to put off a debate.
The world changed somewhat after 2007… arguably enabled by a successful ad campaign that said “There’s an app for that”. Younger generations are no longer mystified by / afraid of tech, or of downloading apps - and Linux has developed easy ways to make apps available.
The point both you, and the writer of the article make is pertinent : a lot of stuff is done through a browser these days, and that’s platform-agnostic.
And I think what you say about IT departments and a compelling business case is true too - and not just for law firms. OpenUK’s recent survey suggests that many companies, in diverse sectors, are seeing the numerous advantages of using open source software.
I was being a little facetious, perhaps, attempting to put off a debate.
The world changed somewhat after 2007… arguably enabled by a successful ad campaign that said “There’s an app for that”. Younger generations are no longer mystified by / afraid of tech, or of downloading apps - and Linux has developed easy ways to make apps available.
The point both you, and the writer of the article make is pertinent : a lot of stuff is done through a browser these days, and that’s platform-agnostic.
And I think what you say about IT departments and a compelling business case is true too - and not just for law firms. OpenUK’s recent survey suggests that many companies, in diverse sectors, are seeing the numerous advantages of using open source software.