Scott Handy

Who would have guessed that this duo - Java and Linux - would revitalize the development community and help customers make the move to an open, standards-based approach to computing? The momentum surrounding Java and Linux is undeniable. In just a few short years, both have grown from grassroots movements to leading topics in CTO offices around the world. The result is that both Java and Linux have support from multiple vendors and support multiple platforms - giving businesses the flexibility required in today's ever-changing marketplace. As the momentum builds, it's clear that developers go where the action is. Over the last three years Linux has been the fastest-growing server operating system and IDC projects that it will continue to be the fastest growing throughout their projection period. When Linux first entered the picture, it was mainly used for Web servers... (more)

Geeks - the Force Behind a Revolution

It's 2:00 in the morning, the Coca-Cola buzz is starting to fade, and it's been hours since Domino's Pizza came calling. The only light is the white glow emanating from the monitor. It's time to run the last test and - poof - the system crashes. Welcome to the all-too-familiar world of software developers. They're a breed unto themselves. The geeks. The nerds. The trendsetters. That's right - the trendsetters. This motley crew is the driving force behind a revolution. Developers from around the world have shifted the course of the IT industry. Like most revolutions, it started ... (more)

Just Add Linux

Open source software combined with commercial licensed software has become a market reality as open source technologies, like Linux and Apache, which are already tremendous market successes, are combined into business models by vendors who want to win in the marketplace. It's happening today and will continue to flourish. Here's why: Linux Market Penetration - Already a solid platform for servers and growing fast. To make a change, the market needs a catalyst - and that's Linux. The impact that Linux is having in the market is significant. According to analyst firm IDC, Linux is... (more)

Linux Reaches the Bottom Line

(July 9, 2003) - It’s 2:00AM, the Coca-Cola buzz is starting to fade and it’s been hours since Domino’s Pizza came calling. The only light is the white glow emanating from the monitor. It’s time to run the last test and – poof - the system crashes. Welcome to the all-too-familiar world of software developers. They’re a breed unto themselves. The geeks. The nerds. The trendsetters. That’s right - the trendsetters. This motley crew is the driving force behind a revolution. Developers from around the world have shifted the course of the IT industry. Like most revolutions, it starte... (more)