Open For Business

摘要

It is fair to say that if you interface with a computer of any kind for a living, you already are a user of Linux. As the operating system that runs on the most diverse range of computer architectures-from servers to desktops to PDAs and cell phones-Linux is both a pervasive and permanent part of the burgeoning global data network. Because it lacks the marketing muscle behind its proprietary competition, open source software such as Linux has remained largely behind the scenes. However, as price pressures continue to squeeze the manufacturing marketplace, the freely available source code, lack of licensing fees and freedom from per-unit royalties that open source offers are pushing Linux into the spotlight.