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Linux Going Mainstream

Posted by michael on from the oh-joy dept.

Gossi writes "The BBC is carrying an excellent overview of the growing use of Linux, by many different fields. The article says it all, really, and is probably something you should show your Boss."

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  1. I Thought It Went Mainstream Like 3 years ago? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I mean, if you read /., you would think its been mainstream for at least five years.

    (FYI...its not even close)

    People will buy Apple before they buy Linux.

  2. WooHoo! I'm a follower! by Ozone+Depletion · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I just started using linux (FC1) and I Love it! It took my awhile to cave in to peer pressure, but I finally did it and I'm glad I did. Now I get to put pressure on other people to try it cause I don't wanna be the only poser:)
    *pushes linux*

    Yay for 1337 people that help me! i.e. (ticklemeozmo)