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Breaking the Billion Barrier: Why Red Hat’s Results Matter

Posted by on Friday, 23 December, 2011

Few software companies reach $1 billion in annual revenue. No company has done it with a portfolio that consists entirely of open source software. But if Red Hat delivers the expected results in early 2012, it will prove that a company can do right by the open source community and its investors. Given the 2011 third quarter results announced by Red Hat on December 19th, it's looking very likely.


Breaking the Billion Barrier: Why Red Hat’s Results Matter

Posted by on Friday, 23 December, 2011

Few software companies reach $1 billion in annual revenue. No company has done it with a portfolio that consists entirely of open source software. But if Red Hat delivers the expected results in early 2012, it will prove that a company can do right by the open source community and its investors. Given the 2011 third quarter results announced by Red Hat on December 19th, it's looking very likely.


Linux-Powered Christmas Display Puts Rudolph to Shame

Posted by on Thursday, 22 December, 2011

Most of us have holiday traditions, like celebrating with family, putting up decorations, or watching A Christmas Story over and over again. One of my favorite holiday traditions? Checking out the madness of Alek Komarnitsky's Linux-powered controllable Christmas lights.