"Despite a steady stream of research verifying the use
of Linux in the enterprise, there are lingering doubts as to the
prevalence of Linux in mission critical environments.
"Some industry experts continue to believe that Linux remains an
"edge of the enterprise" solution. These IT leaders see Linux
relegated to the function of print and web serving, but not used
extensively for core applications roles like email, data
management, etc.
"A segment of IT leaders still hold the view that Linux is
neither prolific in their data centers nor does it run mission
critical applications.
"This perspective seems at odds with reality, considering that
as far back as 2004 several research firms were reporting the role
of Linux in mission critical application environments. Forrester
research then showed that "fifty-three percent of the 140 corporate
executives surveyed run mission-critical applications on Linux, and
52% choose Linux for new apps.", from their Linux Crosses Into
Mission-Critical Apps."
