IGEL, provider of the next-gen edge OS for
cloud workspaces, today commemorates the 29
th anniversary of Linux. Originally
developed by a young college student in Finland, Linus Torvalds, for Intel
x86-based personal computers, today Linux is known as the operating system (OS)
that has been ported to more platforms than any other OS. It runs 90% of the
world's internet servers, delivers supercomputing for space programs including
NASA and SpaceX, and even drives the connected car functionality for many major
car brands. In fact, four out of five of today's cell phones and tablets use
Linux-inspired platforms.
"On this 29th anniversary of Linux, the passionate
Linux followers at IGEL commend Linus Torvalds for his vision and talent which
created a better way to run the world's computers. He BELIEVED in open source,
and it changed history," said Jed Ayres, CEO, IGEL. "Now, nearly thirty years
later, Linux is at the core of helping remote workers remain productive as
hundreds of millions of people suddenly moved to work-at-home environments in
the face of a global pandemic. It's just one more remarkable milestone enabled
by the power of Linux."
Nearly three
decades after its creation, Linux's legacy as a personal computing OS comes
full circle with an explosion of end users now accessing cloud workspaces using
Linux-powered devices. And IGEL OS, a next-gen Linux-based edge OS for cloud
workspaces, is leading that charge. Based on the Linux Kernel from kernel.org,
IGEL OS is helping Linux transform endpoint computing in much the same way
Linux revolutionized the internet, supercomputers and connected cars.
To celebrate the
anniversary of Linux, and its extraordinary journey, IGEL has released this commemorative Linux video. The company has
also designated Linux's Birthday as a company holiday. Learn more about the
history of Linux in this blog.