“In an unlikely outcome to a David and Goliath technology
battle, a free computer operating system called Linux has the power
to shake up Microsoft’s global dominance, software experts at a
Montreal trade show predicted on Tuesday.”
“Technology gurus suggest the open source system will change the
way the world computes — now dominated by the proprietary Windows
operating system sold by Microsoft Corp. They disagree, however, on
where Linux will stage its victory.”
“Big business predicts a strong showing in the rich North
American market, while other market watchers suggest the system
will find its home in developing countries.”