“Companies that make editing and broadcast equipment are pairing
up with systems integrators who have expertise in high capacity,
high speed caching, and storage development. Although most
previous product lines have been based on Microsoft’s offerings,
that situation may not continue.“
“Linux, a Unix operating system available freely on an open
software basis, is becoming an alternative platform to the
ubiquitous Windows NT. The IPO success stories of RedHat, Linux VA
and Cobalt are blazing a trail through Microsoft’s domain, while
other Linux-based companies are staking flags in other
markets.”
“One such integrator, LinuxSC, has announced deals with several
broadcast industry equipment original equipment manufacturers,
including Fast Multimedia and Prophet Systems Innovations.”