“Linux is no longer only for hobbyist hackers who dig so deep
into computer code that it gets caught under their fingernails like
gardening soil. With the success of a growing number of companies
like Red Hat that develop and package open source programs, Linux
has found its way onto the servers and desktops of major
corporations as well as personal computers. It offers one of the
most powerful and reliable systems available,and as an open source
system, it can be altered to meet the needs of its users….”
“With more and more people looking for an alternative to
Windows, Linux has recently grown in popularity and is quickly
becoming a favorite among major corporations and curious desktop
users. Not only does it give users a choice of operating
systems, it also proves itself valuable with its power,
flexibility, and reliability….”
“Does Linux expertise pay off in the business world? With a new
influx of college students transferring their knowledge of Linux
into the workforce, more and more systems engineers and developers
are finding that learning Linux,and even earning a
certification,boosts their marketability and salary potential in
the professional environment.”