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IT Organizations Turn to Linux in Economic Downturn
16th March, 2009
Novell today announced that a recent market survey, conducted by IDC and sponsored by Novell, reveals a surge in the acquisition of Linux driven by the worldwide recession. As more and more businesses seek to cut costs and find value, they are drawn to the tremendous economies that Linux offers, with more than half of the IT executives surveyed planning to accelerate Linux adoption in 2009.
In addition, more than 72 percent of respondents say they are either actively evaluating or have already decided to increase their adoption of Linux on the server in 2009, with more than 68 percent making the same claim for the desktop. The study surveyed more than 300 senior IT executives spanning manufacturing, financial services, and retail industries across the globe, as well as government agencies. Read more
Upcoming Events
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O'Reilly Open Source Covention (OSCON)
July 20 -24, 2009
San Jose, California
OSCON brings community ideals face-to-face with business practicality. Come together with 3,000 of the best, brightest, and most interesting people to explore what's new and to help define, maintain, and extend the identity of what it means to be open source. OSCON is the place to be inspired and challenged, renew bonds to community, make new connections, and discover the most relevant projects and products to help you do your best. More information
OpenSource World 2009
August 10 - 13, 2009
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
OpenSource World™ is the most comprehensive event that focuses on open source software and all things Linux. An expansion of LinuxWorld Conference & Expo®, OpenSource World brings together IT professionals exploring open source solutions for their enterprise with hundreds of products demonstrated in real-time on the interactive trade show floor. OpenSource World is the largest single gathering of business and technical leaders deploying Linux and open source solutions.More information