“Allchin was recently quoted as saying. “I believe in the
American way. I worry if the government encourages open source, and
I don’t think we’ve done enough education of policy makers to
understand the threat.”
“His was not the only the anti-Linux commentary to come from
Microsoft, diatribes that, instead of damaging Linux’s chances for
growth, probably do more to bolster the OS’ image as a bona fide
threat-or, at least, an alternative-toWindows.”
“But talk is cheap. The fact that IBM is planning to invest
billions into Linux software is more substantial proof that Linus’
baby has a chance to grow up. It also means that there’s money to
be made by Linux integrators and their Linux professional
employees.”
“The relative shortage of Linux experts is keeping the
Linux-versed in demand. An informal Smart Partner survey found that
Linux integrators get paid $50,000 to $110,000 and are billed out
at $150 to $225 per hour.”