The Linux Professional Institute announced the immediate availability of the first exam in its Linux certification program. The exam is now available worldwide at testing centers affiliated with Virtual University Enterprises. The Linux Professional Institute is a community project to develop professional certification for the Linux operating system. In just the past few years, the number of e-gaming sites has climbed to more than 650 and continues to grow every day. However, according to the report, this rapid growth is not without question marks.
Legal quandaries exist which have the potential to either fuel or doom industry growth.
Not only are gaming sites growing beyond the approximately 650 sites that exist today, but profits are also climbing. People are spending more time on line, they are becoming more comfortable with e-commerce and they love games of chance,'' says Ader. E-gaming sites are also becoming more mainstream on the Internet. Legal Questions Despite the growing number of sites on line and the money being spent and earned, there is a major problem when evaluating e-gaming companies, according to the Bear Stearns analyst. The legality of e-gaming in the United States is unclear.