History of the Open Source Linux Computer Operating System
Some called it a bold move securing the future of the operating systems of computers at the time , from the evil empires. Some saw it as a way to gain their fellowships , other saw it as the cost saving way of being able to finish their studies on a limited budget , yet others saw Linux as a means of both being able to publish their doctoral thesis, ( in a less competitive arena) , and being able to defend their dissertation and thesis against a topic area that few of their professors and detractors were familiar with.
The interesting point is that now in the year of 2007 many of these former students are now in positions of importance and control in both many of the university computer programs and as well in important positions of responsibility and authority in I.T. departments of many leading and upcoming companies and institutions that often sets the computer and technology usage trends.
These now pioneers and adopters of the Linux Open Source computer operating system both are familiar and knowledgeable of the Linux O.S. . They both know the capabilities of Linux , how to modify for their computer needs and the situations and know the inherent advantages of Linux and the Open Source concepts.
Indeed given a choice they are more familiar with Linux than the mainstay Microsoft Windows or Microsoft Vista products.. Given their choices and druthers . Linux is both easier and preferable for them to work with for their client base.