News Analysis: Linux creator Linus Torvalds has publicly stated that he has purchased and likes Google’s Nexus One smartphone. It’s no small endorsement. With Torvalds’ support comes a full Linux community that is ready and willing to take on the iPhone.
– Although the combined market share of Linux distributions pales in
comparison with Windows or Mac OS X, the Linux community is strong, engaged
and, perhaps most importantly, loyal. Part of that is due to the community’s
strong feelings against closed software, especially products sold by Microsof…