If there is any other sign that would indicate that Linux has reached a tipping point in terms of popularity and maturity, it is that the staid, stolid, and conservative New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is investing heavily in Linux systems to power its new Hybrid Stock Exchange system. Linux developers rejoice, this is one big Linux deal.


http://blogs.ittoolbox.com/security/dmorrill/archives/linux-mature-enough-for-the-nyse-21254

Good news. Linux rocks.