We have to remember that it was IBM who ultimately gave us the PC Clone,
which in and of itself provides an alternative to highly over priced
proprietary computer systems such as the Apple abcdefghiMacs, which come
in even more colors of plastic.
W. Wayne Liauh wrote:
http://www.newsfactor.com/perl/story/18327.html
IBM said its Linux center, with an initial investment of more than
US$1 million by the company, will include support for hardware and
software services from IBM as well as from its partners and other
participants . . . .more than 40 of its customers in the financial
services industry are deploying Linux and the company expects that
number will grow, along with the availability of Linux services and
support at the center.