“Geo. H. Young and Co. Ltd. began experimenting with the Linux
operating system six years ago, and the Winnipeg-based customs
brokerage firm has been expanding its use of Linux ever since.“According to popular wisdom in the software market these days,
it’s a move that might seem to pose yet another threat to the
dominance of Microsoft’s Windows operating system. But in GHY’s
case, as with many companies with demanding computer workloads, the
transition is also part of a quieter trend: a retreat from
Unix.“‘Linux has taken care of any need to delve into Unix any
further,’ says Nigel Fortlage, GHY’s vice-president of information
technology…”
The Globe and Mail: Linux Gains Ground on Aging Unix
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