Forrester Research Surveys Linux Usage and IBM Increases Open Source Programmers

Open source development news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). In a survey of business users by Forrester Research Inc. (NASDAQ: FORR), 52% said they are now replacing Windows servers with Linux. On the desktop side, IDC sees Linux' share more than doubling, from 3% today to 6% in 2007, while Windows loses a bit of ground. IDC expects the total market for Linux devices and software to jump from $11 billion last year to $35.7 billion by 2008. IBM (NYSE: IBM) alone has 600 programmers dedicated to Linux, up from two in 1999. There's even a board of directors that helps set the priorities for Linux development.

Both IBM and Hewlett-Packard (NASDAQ: HPQ) are demonstrating that they can benefit from embracing the open-source philosophy of sharing work. By collaborating on the operating system, they all get a stable foundation on which to build tech projects and save millions in programming costs. The growth of Linux and open source development is shaking up the technology industry, challenging Microsoft Corp.'s (NASDAQ: MSFT) dominance and offering up a new model for creating software.

The philosophy and effectiveness of open source software development is being embraced by other industries as well. U.S. BioDefense, Inc. (OTCBB: UBDF) recently announced that it is developing an Open Source Stem Cell Research Platform to leverage the distributed power of open source development. The Open Source Stem Cell Research Platform will allow researchers at Universities, Government Agencies, and Fortune 500 companies to read, distribute, modify and contribute to stem cell and biotechnology research in an efficient and streamlined method. The platform which can be used as an Intranet or online will provide access to bioinformatic tools and serve as a robust utility for the rapid evolution of Stem Cell technology research, development, and commercialization.

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