Does any Software Development Firm uses LAMP (Linux, Apache products, MySQL, Perl/PHP) model ONLY and still running it's business well?
On paper it very easy to plan following way
1) Use Linux OS on desktop of all employees (Open office can be used instead of MS-Office)
2) Use Apache webserver
3) MySQL as your Database
4) Use Perl for Software development for all kinds of customer requirements. (I believe that Perl can be used for any kind of development, if used with proper knowledge. BTW I am still a Perl student and Gurus can correct my statement)

I know there could be lot of practicle difficulties. I personally like to use Open-Source softwares very much. But I am Not sure if some company can run it's entire business using these kinds of softwares.
If this is true then that company would become a role-model for others, as Software Purchase budget would be ZERO.

In reply to LAMP is practical model? by sanPerl

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