Linux - a disruptive technology?

Jul 20, 2008, 09:30 (8 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Richard Hillesley)

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"Linux itself does not represent any great departures from previous technologies, but has led a technological revolution that is predicated on free software licensing. The open source development model, which is facilitated by the GNU General Public License (GPL), represents a challenge and an opportunity to industry to rethink the way that information and technology is used and shared between individuals and organisations..."

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