IBM's 1998 Linux Initiative: A Strategic Shift That Transformed the Company
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Summary
The article discusses IBM's pivotal decision in 1998 to embrace Linux, recognizing its potential despite the operating system being primarily used by startups and edge servers at the time. It covers IBM's strategic Linux initiative that began in September 1998, which marked a significant shift for the company and helped establish Linux in the enterprise market, years before hybrid cloud and AI became mainstream.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIn 1998, Linux had emerged as the operating system for start-ups, early e-businesses, and edge servers.
But Linux, notable for its shared, open-source approach to software, had not yet made an impact on the enterprise market, where the arrival of hybrid cloud and AI were still more than a decade away.
IBM, though, recognized the operating system's potential and started our Linux initiative in September 1998.
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