Linux, which started out as software used by Torvalds and five longhaired programmers, is updated and improved by a vast network of programmers but it is not owned by any company. Linux to its server customers on a case by case basis, but it is looking at more formal support of Linux, a spokesman said. International Data Corp. According to his research, Linux was the fastest growing network operating system last year. Growing and growing IDC said that Linux, while it ranks number four after Microsoft Corp.'s Windows NT software, grew 212 percent in 1998, jumping to 740,000 units shipped in 1998, versus 248,000 units in 1997. One reason I call ABM, anything but Microsoft,'' said Kusnetzky.
People feel somewhat powerless when they negotiate with that company.
If they can demonstrate another option, and say, 'well we have this alternative,' it helps them negotiate. Indeed, Microsoft has cited Linux as one of its potential competitive threats. A survivor's guide. Diskeeper Get Max System Performance.