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CNET: Linux gains ground on Windows 2000, others

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Aug 18, 1999

“Linux is gaining ground while Windows 2000 sputters along,
according to a market research firm.”

“Companies are increasing their use of the upstart operating
system while delaying deployment of Microsoft’s latest operating
system for businesses, according to International Data Corporation
(IDC).

“In a recent survey by the market researcher, 13 percent of the
respondents said they now use Linux, compared to 1997 when the
software did not register in any findings…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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