Can you objectively tell us if you have any contractual obligations that create bias in vendor selection with any service providers you are recommending?
Whether we are talking about single-use servers, specialized desktops or both, the opportunity for a hardware vendor to take Linux and create a unique and differentiable offering is stronger than ever before.
If the vendor were a publicly traded company, it may create some accounting complexities that would be less than welcomed by the auditors and shareholders.