Making Sense of Linux and Open Source

Overview

The growth in the use of the Linux Operating System and Open Source products in general is in many ways a surprising development in information technology. Nevertheless, it has become clear that Linux and Open Source have become mainstream and IT Departments that have not yet adopted Linux need to consider what role Linux and Open Source will play in their plans for the future. This paper documents the growth of Linux and its role as a strategic OS, including its increasing role as a standard for the establishment of On Demand environments.