CNET: Linux creator: We will crush Microsoft

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 19, 1999

“… Bill Gates may think Linux has limited appeal, but the
operating system’s creator had no trouble packing the house here
today with fervent supporters.”

“Linux inventor Linus Torvalds rallied his troops and took shots
at operating system rival Microsoft at a press conference held at
Comdex Spring/Windows World trade show.”

“Fresh on the heels of Microsoft CEO Bill Gates’s keynote just
down the hall in the same building, Torvalds outlined the success
of Linux, welcomed growing industry support and confidently
presented a sunny market outlook for his open source operating
system.”

“Torvalds said Linux will reach success because Windows is “just
not good enough.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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