In this article, the author rates the current events by the
impact they could have in the near future. Linux is given the 2nd
most significant impact, right behind Y2K.
“Linux and open source. This could change the way software is
written and licensed. In a few years, you could be building
enterprise systems for much less money. But there will likely be a
scramble for talented Linux specialists. It’s fairly easy to set up
a pilot implementation of a Linux server. Start making contingency
plans now. Impact: 8.”