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Financial Post: Compaq expected to sign landmark Linux deal

Thanks to Russell
McOrmond
for this link.

“Linux, the rapidly growing operating system available for free
off the Internet, stands to make further inroads if a rumoured deal
involving Compaq Computer Corp. goes through next month.”

“Right now there are two big trends happening. One is Internet
ecommerce, the other is Linux”

“Compaq is the largest maker of PC servers in the world, and any
decision by the company to bundle Linux with its equipment would
significantly bolster the credibility of the upstart operating
system.”


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