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WinJobs.com (India): Linux hype: A Reality Check

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jul 18, 1999

Thanks to ram for this
link.

“Its fun working on Linux.” “Ever tried dabbling with
it?” “Its just like UNIX, a little different and not as
overwhelming,” this is envogue among the noveau techie community.
What is the real thing? Is it real for once with the Indian
industry? Winjobs attempts a reality check.”

“Linux gained in popularity since a year ago when PC Quest
carried a cover on Linux. Several CD ROMs have also been
distributed. Regular updates and new versions are easily available
now. Action apart, Linux is well talked now in India.”

Complete
story
.

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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