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Linux is growing in leaps and bounds in the enterprise market. More organizations then ever have started using Linux as their chosen infrastructure for cloud deployment. The quality offered by Linux is a plus which convinces enterprises to have their servers run on the open source operating system than the conventional Windows or Mac. This is what separates Linux from its more glamorous competitors. Linux is based on the contributions of developers from around the world. It is not an enterprise in itself looking to make big bucks.

Linux Strengthens Its Positions in the Enterprise Market

As reported before, the Linux Foundation conducted a survey regarding use of Linux among enterprises. The results clearly show that Linux is strengthening its position in the enterprise market as the platform of choice. According to the report, around 76% of the organizations queried about using Linux servers replied in the affirmative. This does include several companies that may not be using the cloud infrastructure of Linux but are still using servers based on the platform. Furthermore 74% of the companies stated they are planning to use Linux based cloud services in the near future.

While this is well-known to Linux enthusiasts, they might not be aware of the reasons why Linux has been able to achieve such stellar growth in the enterprise market. Here are some probable reasons how Linux has managed to accomplish this feat.

The Absence of Licensing

Unlike the leading enterprise computing services providers, you don’t need to obtain a license to use Linux. The cost of licensing is something which is a deterrent for smaller businesses. Since the cost of using Linux is considerably lower, it becomes the perfect platform for them to use.

User-Friendly Tools and Resources

Linux has been designed for the users, not technical experts. Linux tools are user-friendly and your IT personnel can have the server set up and installed in no time at all. Thus, it also saves precious time and effort. You don’t need to call in an expert to install Linux.

Stability of Performance

The best thing about Linux is that regardless of the number of users, the server runs on optimum capability. The additional load doesn’t cause the network to slow down, enabling the workers to carry on doing their jobs. It is also quite stable even if you establish a remote connection. This means that Linux can integrate seamlessly with your enterprise network.

Security Is Guaranteed

Linux is, hands down, the most secure of all operating systems enterprises can use. There are many tools, including walls and restricted permission, which can be deployed to ensure any security breaches are prevented.

Add to these the fact that Linux makes it easier to deploy cloud computing gives you a great idea of why Linux has been growing from strength to strength in the enterprise market. If the platform continues to improve at the pace it has maintained thus far, there is no reason why it couldn’t achieve more success and not just in the enterprise market. For now, Linux is the best operating system and cloud platform for businesses.

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The 2013 Doodle 4 Google state winners are in and it’s time for you to vote!

Students from across the country sent in more than 130,000 doodles for our 2013 U.S. Doodle 4 Google competition. Today, we’re proud to share with you our 50 amazingly talented state winners. Exploring their “Best Day Ever...” from life down under to flying from planet to planet in outer space, we were wowed by the imaginations and talent of young aspiring artists from coast to coast.

To reveal the local winners in all 50 states, we’ve sent Googlers to their schools, where they’re celebrating the winning artists along with their parents, classmates, teachers and friends.

Now it’s time to make your voice heard. Starting today and through May 10, we’re inviting the public to vote for their favorite doodle from each of the five different grade groups. Your votes will determine the five national finalists, from which the national winner will be selected and announced at our May 22 awards ceremony in New York City.

We’ll display the winning doodle on the Google homepage on May 23 for millions to see. In addition, you’ll be able to see all 50 doodles created by our state winners in person at a special exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City from May 22 to July 14.

We’d like to send a special thank you to the parents, teachers and administrators who supported young artists and helped students across the country bring their “Best Day Ever” to life. We’ve loved looking at each and every entry that came in this year, and we hope you all enjoy the talent and creativity these 50 students have shared with us.

Posted by Ryan Germick, Doodle Team Lead

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