Contrary to popular opinion, Linux is not currently getting most of its converts from the Unix space, according to Evans Data Corp.'s new Linux Development Survey. Although Linux may have initially drawn converts from the Unix community the survey found that more than half of Linux developers, 52%, used to primarily target the various forms of Windows, 30% of developers came from some form of Unix. Linux's top three strengths, as chosen by developers, are; stability, the fact that Linux is open source and cost. The open source aspect and low price tag - often free -- are going to make it difficult for any competing proprietary commercial product.
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