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Cloud Linux Growing In Popularity Among Enterprises
Microsoft has been the darling of the corporate world when it comes to cloud computing. However, Linux has gained a definite edge over the past couple of years and is on its way to becoming a major competitor for Microsoft in the enterprise market. In a recent report, the Linux Foundation announced that the investment in Linux among enterprises has increased for the third year running. This goes to show the progress the open source platform is making and the success it has achieved.
At the same time, there is a drastic skill shortage when it comes to Linux experts. A precious few people take up Linux as their field of expertise when working with software. This means that the number of Linux professionals is considerably lower than the corresponding figure for Windows and other OSs. However, that trend may very well change given the fact that Linux experts are able to command comparatively higher salaries. This could convince more people to learn the ins and outs of Linux.
World’s Leading Companies Banking on Linux
It is not as if small businesses and midsized companies have developed an interest in Linux. The leading companies in the world have increased their investments in Linux. Linux is becoming a preferred choice for cloud hosting for companies. This is evident from the fact that the server revenue for the Foundation in the last quarter for 2012 increased by nearly 13% from the same quarter in the previous year. Overall, the increase in annual revenue was just over 3%.
When comparing Linux’s performance to other leading providers, it is clear that it is growing in popularity. Even Windows only managed a 3.2% growth which is around 10% lower than Linux’s growth in the same quarter. While Windows at least sustained its growth, UNIX lost valuable ground. The revenue for UNIX during Q4 was down by almost 24%. Needless to say, Linux’s rise in this sector is affecting UNIX’s revenue considerably.
Enterprise Users More Than Happy With Linux
76% of the enterprises questioned in a survey named Linux as the best platform for cloud computing available to them at present. This means that there is a strong chance Linux will keep enhancing its position in the cloud market in the future as well. Not only this, around 74% Linux users have commented that they are going to increase their investment in the near future. They are going to make Linux the hub of their cloud computing initiatives.
With three quarters of the enterprises stating that they have deployed Linux in the past two years, it goes to show how well the open source platform has developed for cloud purposes. 80% of the users have said that they are going to continue using Linux for the foreseeable future, making upgrades and increasing their investment. On the other hand, a mere 20% of the respondents said that they are going to purchase Windows servers.
On the whole, the future looks quite bright for Linux when it comes to cloud computing. There is no doubt that it is growing in popularity among enterprises.
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Warner Bros Archive Instant: Streaming Classic TV and Movies
Instead of joining the race to collect the newest and hottest content, Warner Bros. is taking a different approach in its attempt to get a share of the huge revenue generated by video streaming services such as Hulu and Netflix. The company’s alternative to trying to compete with the content hounds is to crack open the vault and dust off some classics, and rare ones at that.
Exclusive Film Collection
The content catalog is a collection of TV shows and Movies from Warner Bros., RKO, MGM, and Allied Artists. The company boast of their “rare” and “hard-to-find” selection that ranges from the 1920s to the 1990s. Archive Instant’s films include titles like 1991’s “Until the End of the World” with William Hurt, and 1921’s adaption of “The Scarlet Letter”. Fans of classic films can get unlimited access to the site’s selection for $9.99 monthly, and right now you can try it out for free for 2 weeks
This is surprisingly $2 more per month than both Hulu Plus and Netflix. But Warner Bros. believes that their service is worth it, due to the rarity of its content. The company is promoting its hard to come by catalog as a main selling point and even their FAQ page refers to the “other streaming services” and their shortage of the classics.
How much Content is available?
While Warner Bros. is promising “regularly added” content, the company launched only 122 titles initially. The service is also lacking for device compatibility. Though users can always stream videos straight from the website, the only TV device that is compatible with the service is Roku. And the web version won’t stream in HD, so only the Roku users will be capable of streaming any of the optional high-definition films.
Archive Instant is likely to have a very specific group of followers that are devoted fans of classic films and will enjoy similar genres and themes. The service will feature streaming movie or TV marathons each month, based on its users common interests.
It should be interesting to see how much of a following Warner Bros. will be able to attain with such a specific niche. What are your thoughts, and would you spend $10 a month to watch rare classic films?
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