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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. DEATH TO MICROSOFT by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    BBC should start heavily promoting Linux throughout british television. That will help :D

  3. 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)

  4. Re:not so suprising by Mmm_Coco · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    yea, but you are 15, so your opinion means nothing