VNUnet.com: Growing Trust in Linux Not Reflected in Sales

"Confidence in open source software is growing, but there has been no growth in overall usage, according to new research.

"Although 46 per cent of IT directors surveyed at 60 large financial services, retail and public sector organisations indicated greater confidence in the use of open source, this is not reflected by increased uptake.

"The survey, conducted by Trend Consulting, found that 36 per cent of companies are using open source products, one per cent down on last year's figures..."

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