Many corporations have recently made the move to Linux, and many more have begun to weigh the pros and cons of using open source software versus their current proprietary systems. For these decision-makers, 'Open Source For The Enterprise' carefully explains the taxonomies of business and how and when open source software can be applied in different business environments. This timely book offers a model of software costs and software maturity that businesses can use to help determine the ROI of adopting and using open source compared to commercial technology.