Linux is Everywhere – From Clouds to Cars to Kitchens

An eWeek slideshow looks at the widespread use of the open source operating system in everything from cell phones to refrigerators to cars. Linux is a key element in open source innovation, and the platform is prevalent in many new applications. “Linux has quickly become the operating system of choice in the high performance computing (HPC) market, growing from relative obscurity 15 years ago to powering 97% of the fastest computers in the world. But its appeal is found in more than cost or choice,” writes Darryl K. Taft. The slideshow provides a look at where Linux is making its impact felt. Go here.