It's BS figure. Anybody who knows anything about network security will tell you the same thing. I think I'll trust the Gartner figure over your generalizations. And I know first hand that Gartner is not anti-Microsoft.
Companies have already figured out that you need to quarantine executable/script/binary email attachments at the mail server
Thereby reducing the functionality of the whole system.
Their are also open source versions, if you're a cheapskate.
...if you have any appreciation for the value of money and want to increase profit for your company.
I think I'll trust the Gartner figure over your generalizations. And I know first hand that Gartner is not anti-Microsoft.
Since you're on the Gartner wagon, here's another interesting conclusion of theirs:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/03/09/10/HNlinuxoverstated_1.html
Gartner: Desktop Linux savings overstated
Analyst firm says that desktop environment more tricky than servers
By Gillian Law, IDG News Service September 10, 2003
Using a Linux OS (operating system) might save you money on your servers, but most enterprises shouldn't expect to see the same cost saving if they switch their Microsoft Corp. Windows desktops over, a report from Gartner Inc. said Wednesday."
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