Otherwise you're on your own. The potential growth and industry role of Linux, the free version of the UNIX operating system that runs on Intel-based PCs and Internet servers, will be in debate next week when its creator, Linus Torvalds, joins other industry visionaries to discuss its future. Fast gaining acceptance by the ISP and Internet community, the question is whether or not Linux will garner widespread adoption in the business world, building on the prevalence of the Intel-based architecture. Linux is developed by an army of volunteers around the world who coordinate their efforts using the Internet. Some believe that open-source development will eventually erode corporate software vendor's profits as surely as it has altered how software is made.
Attendance is free, but registration required.