IBM is a leader in enterprise Linux and open source, with a broad and deep portfolio of Linux offerings for today's enterprise across all IBM Systems, over 500 IBM Software products, and supported by a dynamic range of IBM Services. After a decade, IBM continues to be deeply involved in Linux community development, with over 600 IBM developers working in the Linux community through the Linux Technology center.
Today IBM supports Linux on IBM Systems and running IBM Software as a true "Tier One" operating system. IBM offers the broadest portfolio of Linux solutions available - from servers to middleware to services. All IBM server and storage systems are supported by and certified with Linux. IBM also supports over 500 middleware products on Linux, and has a broad range of services to support our customers' needs.
Linux Solutions from IBM
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Linux Initiatives for a Growing World
At IBM, we see five areas where Linux is particularly well suited to enable small, medium, and large businesses to address major pressures they face in today's business world.
Read below to find out more on what IBM and Linux can do for you.
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Featured Linux Whitepaper
IDC explores how and why Linux has become thoroughly established for core business-critical workloads.
Highlights
- Easier than you think
Freeform Dynamics finds that yes, cost certainly is a key reason to switch to a Linux desktop.
- Real Time: Latency Matters
Learn more about real-time Linux and Java™ solutions!
- Fostering Linux's Growth
IBM is a platinum member of the Linux Foundation. Learn more about the LF (and membership) here.
- Linux developer blogs
IBM developers are blogging and podcasting on their work in the Linux community
- Linux and a smarter planet
See how customers are already deploying solutions on Linux as part of creating a truly Dynamic Infrastructure.