“Investors went bonkers Tuesday as V-One jumped 279 percent
after it started shipping a product that supports the much-hyped
Linux operating system. V-One’s ascent illustrates how desperately
investors want to be part of a “buzz” on Wall Street regardless of
the peril.”
“The formula for Wall Street success in recent weeks is
simple: Latch on to Linux or Red Hat, issue a press release and
watch your stock soar. But analysts said the Linux euphoria has all
the makings of a bubble that’s bound to burst.“
“V-One is just the latest beneficiary the Linux craze. It and
Red Hat have both seen a dramatic jump in their stock prices of
late even though analysts following these companies readily admit
their valuations are farcical.”