January 13, 2003
Reuters: Linux Set to Challenge Windows on Desktop
My spin: Maybe for a few tech geeks like me, but for mainstreem businesses - nah.
SEATTLE (Reuters) - Bought the latest whiz-bang personal computer, but don't know what to do with your older, fully functional PC?
One option would be to try breathing new life into it with Linux (news - web sites), the software standard that is presenting itself as an alternative to Microsoft Corp.'s (NasdaqNM:MSFT - news) Windows operating system.
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