Linux Gaining Ground
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| Case Code |
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BSTR042 |
Electronic Format: Rs.
400;
Courier (within India):Rs. 25 Extra
ThemesInnovation |
| Case Length |
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17 Pages |
| Period |
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1990 - 2003 |
| Organization |
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IBM - Linux Technology Center, Microsoft |
| Pub Date |
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2003 |
| Teaching Note |
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Not Available |
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| Industry |
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Software |
Abstract:
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The case discusses the open source movement and the evolution of Linux in early 1990s, which changed the computing world.
The case focuses on the open source movement and the reasons why big companies like IBM, HP and Sun extended hardware support to Linux.
The case also discusses the initial response of Microsoft towards Linux and the gradual change in response.
The case ends with the prospects of Linux and problems that might crop up for Linux in the future.
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Issues:
» Examine the background that led to emergence of the open source movement and its accelerating growth and acceptance by the industry
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Keywords:
Open source movement, Linux, 1990, IBM, HP, Sun, hardware, Microsoft, problems, future
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