The four hot spots for Linux

Given that some big non-Linux names have recently jumped feet first into the open source market place (think Novell), and the success that Linux vendor Red Hat has been experiencing, it's little surprise that open source technologies are growing in popularity. In fact, there are four focal technology points where the open source computing system is advancing rapidly: the desktop, 3-D desktop tools, virtual environments and mobile devices. Find out what the vendors are up to and the new tools and solutions soon coming your way.

For more on why Linux is blazing new tech trails:
- check out the analysis at NetworkWorld

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