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Learn how Linux and IBM are transforming all kinds of e-businesses. LINUX IS POPPING UP EVERYWHERE THESE DAYS. These days, it seems like Linux¨ is everywhere you look: ItÕs in the news. Installed on your competitionÕs servers. On your CEOÕs mind. In fact, according to a recent poll by CIO.com, 39% of IT managers who took the poll said that Linux will dominate corporate systems by 2007.1 ThereÕs a reason why Linux is popping up everywhere. Since it was introduced in 1991, no other operating system in history has spread as quickly across such a broad range of systems as Linux, and itÕs finally achieved critical mass. According to studies by market research firm IDC, Linux is currently the fastest-growing server operating system, with shipments expected to grow by over 34% per year over the next four years.2 With its innovative open source approach and strong security, reliability and scalability, Linux can help companies achieve the agility they need to respond to changing consumer needs Ñ and stay ahead of the game. YouÕve probably got lots of questions about this important platform and, through our extensive experience with Linux, we can help you find the answers. No other single company has more Linux-related hardware, software and service solutions than IBM. WeÕve been working with thousands of developers to create mission-critical applications for Linux and have 6,300 Linux customers to date. So hereÕs the real story on Linux and how IBM can help you bring its benefits to your business. The real story on Linux. A real Linux story: ÒIBM for me is three magic letters that make problems like ours go away. And Linux is the perfect match on the operating system side for the reliability and stability of the IBM servers.Ó Ð Newman Emanouel, CFO, Thrifty Car Rental, Australia A real Linux story: ÒIn terms of reliability, availability and cost savings, Linux offers unique advantages over our prior operating systems. And IBM servers and IBM software bolster these benefits with high performance and excellent availability.Ó Ð JosŽ Carlos Ramos, e-Business Manager, Aitana, SBS Linux: Security Thanks to its unique open source development process, Linux is reliable and secure. The entire development process is governed by a Òmeritocracy,Ó a team specifically selected for their competence by the technical developer community. Each line of code that makes up the Linux kernel has been extensively tested and is then maintained for a variety of different platforms and application scenarios. This open, collaborative approach means the Linux code base continually hardens and improves itself. If a vulnerability appears, it gets the immediate attention of topical experts from around the world who can quickly resolve problems. According to Security Portal, which tracks vendor response times, Linux bugs were patched in less than 12 days on average Ñ compared to up to three months for some proprietary platforms.3 With the core resilience and reliability of Linux, businesses can minimize downtime and help their bottom line. With these strengths in security, itÕs no surprise that many governments are turning to Linux for some of their most sensitive computing needs. Linux has been adopted by government officials in China, France and Germany, among others, and our own Linux products were used to coordinate the election process in Mexico. Secure, reliable Linux solutions from IBM can help you ensure maximum uptime for your infrastructure. Fact: Linux is reliable and secure. Where youÕll find Linux: The Columbian Financial Group, Regione Lazio, GuideOne Insurance and Korean Air are just some of the IBM customers who rely on the strong security features within Linux. A real Linux story: ÒThe new software licensing structure (from IBM) allows BoscovÕs to decide where to run the services we need, giving us control over our software capital investment. The introduction of Linux support also affords us opportunities to exploit the low cost of ownership of this technology.Ó Ð Harry Roberts, SVP, BoscovÕs Department Stores A real Linux story: ÒIBMÕs server interoperability and application flexibility enabled lower costs and increased revenueÓ for Tommy HilfigerÕs TommyB2B portal. Ð Dan Watson, President of eOne Group, Systems Integrator for Tommy Hilfiger Linux: Applications With a vast number of available applications and strong support from software developers, Linux has the solutions your business needs. According to a November 2001 survey by IT market research firm Evans Data Corp, 48% of international developers plan to target most of their applications to Linux. An additional survey conducted by Evans in August 2002 found that 51% of North American developers planned to target most of their applications to Linux.4 IBM is playing a key role in encouraging Linux applications development.
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