“The first in a three part series looking at Linux, the
operating system (OS) that is rocking the stock market. This week
in part one, we look at the question that has investors and
analysts alike scratching their head: Why is Linux so hot?”
“Many investors and not just amateur investors, have been
left confused at recent Internet company valuations. On the
face of it, Linux valuations are particularly difficult since the
basis of Linux itself is that it is freely distributed and can’t be
copyrighted.”
“One view is that Linux might expect to overtake Microsoft
sooner rather than later. According to estimates from Linux
advocacy groups, Linux is due to do so by 2005, assumning this rate
of growth continues unchecked.”
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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