After struggling with leased solutions in the past, which brought with them problems in terms of support and licensing, it was decided that AA Test & Drive needed a high-availability web and database server solution. Along with this would come the requirements of a reliable service and if a failure ever occurred, the AA would require a backup of the original system that could replace the faulty system with a minimal amount of downtime.

We've had no problems so far. We've also since discovered another bonus with using Linux; we receive far less spam and have less problems with computer viruses.

That we would use open source solutions was a non-issue. The advantages are numerous. Linux is more stable, faster and can be better tailored to our needs. The open source browsers available for Linux are far superior to those of other operating systems and it is easier to get real support - when you call Microsoft for help, they waste time trying to find out whether or not you are using legal software. Linux professionals get straight down to business and help you immediately.

We support the intent but we may have some problems with the details.

It seems to be about as crowded as in the past, but there haven't been any problems at all,

There have been problems for decades, but it's been better in the past couple of years. One of the reasons, definitely, is a better presence in the media.