E-Commerce Times: Applix Creates New Linux Division | Linux Today

E-Commerce Times: Applix Creates New Linux Division

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jun 22, 1999

“As a separate business unit, the Linux Division will have a
clearly defined business strategy, and the necessary resources to
achieve this significant growth opportunity in the Linux market.
Furthermore,” Saxena continued, “the Linux Division will be better
positioned to seek additional investment capital to finance its
development.”

“Linux-Mandrake — Macmillan Computer Publishing USA has
released its own line of Linux-based products which feature
Linux-Mandrake, an enhanced version of the Red Hat package.”

“IDC Linux Forecast — According to International Data Corp.
(IDC) projections, commercial Linux shipments will increase 25% per
year through 2003…”

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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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