Linux and open-source software will be hotter than ever, but the real changes will be in how they're secured. . Linux is everywhere. It's what all the clouds, even Microsoft Azure, run . It's what makes all 500 of the Top 500 supercomputers work . Heck, even desktop Linux is growing if you can believe Pornhub, which claims Linux users grew by 28% , while Windows users declined by 3%. Open-source software is also growing by leaps and bounds. According to Gartner's 2021 Hype Cycle for Open-Source Software (OSS) : "Through 2025, more than 70% of enterprises will increase their IT spending on OSS, compared with their current IT spending. Plus, by 2025, software as a service (SaaS) will become the preferred consumption model for OSS due to its ability to deliver better operational simplicity, security, and scalability." . In 2022, the significance of Linux expanded within cloud computing, as there was an increased emphasis on securing open-source platforms.. Linux Security, Open Source Trends, Cloud Computing Security, Developer Insights. . Brittany Day
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