http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-971355,curpg-1.cms
The hottest topic of discussion in the IT sector to day is whether Microsoft will open its source code. If Gates surrenders to the Linux challenge, it will be the biggest corporate story of this generation.
Though there is still a long way to go for free software to make a mark in the commercial sector, it should be noted that open source software have captured approximately 45% of the commercial market, and that figure seeming to rise each year.
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IDC's Q3 2004 server report found the users spend �529m worldwide on Linux servers - an increase of 44% on last year.
Sales of Microsoft Windows-based systems were also growing, but at a lower rate. Sales hit �2.8bn worldwide - an increase of 13.3% on last year's figures. Hewlett-Packard said it had shipped 27.4% more Linux servers compared to last year.
According to IDC Blade servers, which promise more compact and manageable server technology, are gaining popularity. Sales have grown by 44% over the past year, although at �152m they only account for 2.5% of the global server market.
The proprietary software has several advantages like, it captures profits and encourages software firms to make risky investments in the development and improvement of software.
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