Hi all, I have been following this list with interest. I'm not a programmer but I am very interested in the growth of Linux, especially *how* it grows and spreads and the role of lists and online communities in training and supporting users. I have lots of questions, but a couple of things I would like to know are � the size of this list � other similar lists people are subscribed to � the kinds and sizes of applications people are running using Linux and basically in a nutshell, � is the world really going to go open-source, especially the less capitalized parts of the world? This phenomenon potentially fits into some interesting social science theory about the dynamics of the international economy using chaos models to suggest that small leverages in certain "vectors" e.g. means of production, world labor force (among others) can make big changes in the World System. Any help would be most appreciated! Separately, I am interested in receiving submissions of academic articles about Linux use, case studies, growth rate, uses.....for the below-named journal. Eleanor Wynn Editor Information Technology & People -------------------------------------------------------------------------- LI is all for free speech, but this list was created for a purpose -- to help popularise Linux in India. If your messages are counterproductive to that purpose, your privileges to submit messages can and will be revoked.
