Linux Resources: The Elusive Linux IPO: Will Linux Ever Become Linu$? | Linux Today

Linux Resources: The Elusive Linux IPO: Will Linux Ever Become Linu$?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 22, 1999

“Many would-be investors looking to cash in on the Linux
revolution often sound like wallflowers waiting for the party to
start.”

“If it’s difficult for investors to grasp the notion of “free”
software, it’s all the more challenging for them to fathom the idea
of someone actually making money on “free” software.”

“… for now, most investors are better off keeping their
wallets closed and their ears open…”

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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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