Network World: Linux Invades CES: Toys and Joys the Linux Way | Linux Today

Network World: Linux Invades CES: Toys and Joys the Linux Way

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 9, 2007

“The 2007 International Consumer Electronic Show is one of the
ultimate tech-toy and gadget shows on the planet. There’s something
for nearly anyone, and while not quite a household word, Linux
technology has gained rapid stature in the consumer-electronics
industry, as demonstrated by vastly increased cognizance of both
Linux users and Linux embedded technology.

“When walking through the shows of prior CES shows, you could
get the most amusing looks on people’s faces when you asked the
question, ‘Does it work with Linux?’ Sometimes there would be the
awkward stares, a pause, then the retort, ‘Excuse me? Linucks?
What’s that, please…?'”

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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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