“SGI has again changed its strategy for workstation computers
based on Intel microprocessors, reversing a decision to transfer
the division to another company….”
“Stedman acknowledged that the software support for Linux
workstations is thin right now, but believes it will grow as Linux
catches on. Right now, the operating system’s use in workstations
is popular chiefly in the government and educational markets, where
users tend to write their own software, he said. Mechanical design
and digital content creation software companies may also be
interested in Linux, he said.
“SGI will try to give Linux a boost by releasing some of its
OpenGL graphics software into the open-source community, Stedman
said.“