Ask HN:

Posted by jyost on Tuesday July 13, 2010 @08:53PM
from the ask-hn dept.

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

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Re:Ask HN: by gprisament on Tuesday July 13, 2010 @09:32PM (#1513309)

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.

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Re:Ask HN: by fname on Tuesday July 13, 2010 @09:52PM (#1513337)

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.

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Re:Ask HN: by donohoe on Tuesday July 13, 2010 @09:15PM (#1513269)

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

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Re:Ask HN: by roboneal on Tuesday July 13, 2010 @10:38PM (#1513421)

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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Re:Ask HN: by jmount on Tuesday July 13, 2010 @10:26PM (#1513393)

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).

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