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Subject:Linux: possible future impact on tech-writing From:Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Thu, 22 Nov 2001 11:09:13 -0800
In belated justification of the discussion about Linux over the last
couple of days, the latest survey from Evans Data Corporation notes the
following:
- just under 40% of North American developers say that are they are like
to do Linux development next year.
- 48% of non-North American developers expect to work with Linux next
year, up from 33% last year.
- 50% of developers have enough confidence in Linux to use it in
mission-critical operations
- The current economic conditions are making Linux especially attractive.
The point being, Linux is a technology that many people on this list may
encounter in the next few years. Since you can easily get a free copy,
or else a box set with installation support for under $50, it's a fairly
painless thing to investigate
--
Bruce Byfield 604.421.7177 bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com
"But here's the latest phrase you hear as you walk down the street,
Oh, you can't be up-to-date if you don't call out when you meet,
'Are you working?' 'No, are you?'"
-British Music Hall Song, 1922
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