Linux is an increasing threat to Microsoft, according to IBM, with the open source alternative encouraging creativity and innovation in software development. IBM has spent US$2 billion since 1999 on making sure its technology is optimised for Linux. Richard S Voaden, Manager Linux, IBM UK says the current agenda is increasingly for open standards, allowing more choice and flexibility.
Lisa Creffield, Correspondent
Tuesday, October 12 - 2004 at 10:32 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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