As it turned out, the users demanded to stay on Linux, and Kessell and his partner realized that they'd overlooked a simple problem, which was easily fixed. Edeka uses Linux for mail and running the company's Internet site, file transfers, and some data analysis. Another landmark event for Linux is the intrusion of the Internet into everyday operations. It was the womb for Linux in the early days, and now it is the nurturing ground. What's more, using technology via the Web isn't considered as big a risk as it once was.
Net publishes an online magazine for college students, as well as specialized TV listings.
The software is free. Edeka's Schulz agrees that Linux and the Internet feed off of each other. Informix saw that over the summer. Because it's open-source software, we're also impressed with how fast bugs get fixed. A worldwide community of Linux engineers continually updates the operating system, and users add modules as they choose.