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The Penguin's RevengeLook out, Microsoft. Linux may soon power more servers than you.
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The Linux operating system may be growing like crazy, but thenews hasn't been that great lately for last year's crop ofLinux-something start-ups. They're closing, merging or layingoff employees-just like their dotcom customers.
But even amid the economic downturn, installations of Linux OS,its applications and related hardware have continued to grow atstartling rates. Linux technology is still being enthusiasticallysupported by thousands of programmers who volunteer their time toupgrade, test and extend it simply for the privilege of using itfor free.
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