Linux Emerges as Alternative to Windows

Alternative operating system Linux continues to make its presence felt in South Korea as a growing number of outfits lean toward the open-source system instead of Microsoft Windows both in the private and public sectors. Currently, four public institutes are planning to install Linux to prove the free system's stability and reliability. The government will also hold meetings with Japan and China to seek a cross-border cooperation. More and more private companies are adopting Linux, with POSCO set to select the system as the server for its enterprise portal this month. Linux, which was first developed by Finland computer guru Linus Torvalds, is a version of the Unix operating system and has become increasingly popular over the past few years.

A large number of volunteer programmers around the world upgrade Linux almost continuously as the system can be adjusted by computer makers and other users under their own specifications.

The Ministry of Information and Communication (MIC) yesterday said China will host a meeting with senior officials from South Korea and Japan tomorrow to discuss ways of boosting the use of Linux.

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