IDG Strengthens Position as World's Leading Source of Linux Information; Company Announces Wide Acceptance, Rapid Expansion of Newest Product Line International Launches Underway | Linux Today

IDG Strengthens Position as World’s Leading Source of Linux Information; Company Announces Wide Acceptance, Rapid Expansion of Newest Product Line International Launches Underway

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 11, 1999

“International Data Group (IDG), the world’s leading IT media
and information company, today reported strong growth and continued
market demand for its LinuxWorld global product line, strengthening
its role as an integral and vital information resource for the
Linux community.”

“The loyal Linux community is rapidly expanding, with market
growth that has dramatically exceeded industry predictions,” said
Kelly Conlin, IDG President. “This community needs trusted,
tailored, relevant information that enables them to make informed,
sound strategic business and technical decisions – a point that is
underscored by the tremendous market acceptance of IDG’s global
LinuxWorld product family.”


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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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