Linux-Watch: Red Hat Joins the NYSE | Linux Today

Linux-Watch: Red Hat Joins the NYSE

Written By
SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Dec 12, 2006

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“Don’t be surprised if you see a lot, and we mean a lot, of news
about Red Hat in business publications on Dec. 12, when Red Hat
Inc. moves from the NASDAQ to the NYSE (New York Stock
Exchange).

“While Linux users may not notice one whit of difference, it’s a
major change for the company. Red Hat launched its IPO (initial
public offerings) on the NASDAQ on Aug. 11, 1999. On that date, the
fledging Linux company’s stock famously more than tripled in
value…”

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SJV

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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