ComputerWeekly: Surge in the Number of Linux Jobs Drives a Rising Demand for Skills

[ Thanks to Matt for this link. ]

According to the latest Computer Weekly/SSL Quarterly Survey of Appointments Data and Trends, the number of job advertisements asking for Linux skills has increased by 50%.

"With the Office of Government Commerce testing Linux-based systems across the civil service and in the NHS, central government has shown there is a future for staff with Linux skills. In addition, the likes of Powys Council in Wales, Central Scotland Police and the BBC are testing or have adopted Linux-based systems..."

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