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32BitsOnline: Where Does Linux Want to go Today?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Mar 27, 1999

“We have a good understanding of where Linux is going today and
maybe tomorrow but, the question remains, how do we get there, and
will Linux succeed?”

“…Linux has become an overnight sensation due to factors like,
repeated delays of the Windows 2000 release, stability and
scalability issues with NT4, and the skyrocketing implementation
and support costs associated with Microsoft solutions and
products…”

“So, how can Linux exploit these gaps? Simple, start where
Microsoft started and work your way up. Microsoft is so focused on
tackling the enterprise that they’ve forgotten where their roots
are, small companies, departments within big organizations, and the
obvious desktop market. We’re going to go into a little detail as
to how the Linux community can accomplish capturing these
markets.”


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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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