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Linux: It’s Not Just For Computer Geeks Anymore

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
May 9, 2007

“You might think there’s no way a free operating system written
by volunteers could compete when it comes to music production. But
in the past couple of years, all the tools you need to make music
have arrived on Linux.

“For years, Linux has enjoyed market leadership as a server
operating system–Google’s servers run it, for starters–while
struggling with the stigma that it isn’t polished enough for
desktop use. Those days are over, and word is getting out…”


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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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