“A year ago, only computer die-hards knew what it was, six
months ago every major computer maker was embracing it, and
Wednesday it was behind the hottest IPO of the week on Wall
Street.”
“While the biggest buzz at the show was generated by the
stunning stock market debut of Linux distributor Red Hat Inc. ,
there was plenty of talk of new devices running Linux, expanding
beyond its current installed base of Web and e-mail servers.
“Analysts said more companies will begin to look seriously
at Linux as an operating system for the new wave of
Internet-enabled devices and appliances sweeping the
industry.”