The cloud is disrupting traditional operating models for IT departments and entire organizations. In 1994, if you wanted to make money from Linux, you were selling Linux CDs for $39.95. By 2016, Red Hat became the first $2 billion Linux company. But, in the same year, Red Hat was shifting its long-term focus from Linux to the cloud.
Link: From Linux to cloud, why Red Hat matters for every enterprise
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