Scott Handy

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 the fastest growing server operating system in the market, and second in volume only to Windows NT/2000 through 2005. With the projected growth of Linux on the server, spurred on by killer-apps like Apache and Samba, a market opportunity is born. The industry is now taking the next step to d... (more)

Java and Linux - A Marriage Made in IT Heaven

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 ... (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)

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)