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OS Wars_part 2: Rise of Linux

Jan 16, 2018
27:42

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  • Linus Torvalds releases Linux OS for free, disrupting Microsoft's dominance in the tech industry.
  • Microsoft's shift towards open source and collaboration signals a significant transformation in the tech landscape.

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Rise of Open Source Rebels

The rise of the internet shifted the tech war focus from desktop to enterprise, where owning a server became crucial. Linus Torvalds emerged as an unlikely hero by releasing the Linux system for free. This move by Torvalds rattled Microsoft, signaling the start of a significant industry transformation.

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