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A Study of Linux and its viability in mainstream computing.

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Linux's recent surge in popularity has caused many professionals to wonder if it is to become a serious competitor in the business operating system market. This project combines research with in-depth qualitative interviews of industry leaders to find the answer; today, Linux is not a suitable business solution but with its current rate of growth and refinement it will be. It has also revealed that Linux's potential success could change the fundamental software engineering paradigm that is in practice today.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • 99E001I
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  • 1999
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  • 1999-01-01
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  • Worcester
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