“The Linux-Windows fight, however, is a far cry from the
Windows-DOS fight Microsoft won easily years ago. To the average PC
user, Linux probably can only make their computing life more
complicated, not less.”
“Despite what appears to be the reality that Linux has no
chance, the stocks of companies involved in Linux act like this is
the beginning of a revolution in PCs, resembling what happened 15
years ago….”
“Often a good story generates a sequel. Looking for users who do
not need a heavy-duty operating system, already a Linux sequel
dubbed Linus, is in the works. Apparently the hope is that this
version will reach the commercial viability its cartoon namesake
did. Viable or not, the story is probably enough to be the catalyst
for unfathomable gains in some stocks.”