“Faster, cheaper, more reliable, and not owned by Microsoft:
claims of such virtues have propelled Linux into the spotlight as
computer network managers review their software upgrade plans.”
“User-unfriendly, technically complex, and lacking in familiar
Windows applications and commercial third-party support: these
counter-claims have so far ensured that most IT managers stay with
what they see as safer Windows NT, Unix, or Novell systems, but
changes are afoot.”
” Graphical user interfaces are reaching the market, popular
applications are being ported to Linux, and firms are offering
technical support and system-integration services for Linux
converts.”