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The Triangle: Linux Proof of Open-Source Software Success

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Sep 26, 2004

“By now, nearly everyone has heard of the Linux operating
system. Less have used it, and even less actually understand the
principles on which it is based. Linux, more formally known as
GNU/Linux, is an operating system that is rapidly growing in
popularity and is freely available to the public under the GNU
General Public License (GPL). Exactly how can such a powerful
software suite be figuratively thrown out the window for all to
take?

“The answer to this question lies in the definition of the word
‘free…'”


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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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