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title: Bad Economy, Good For Linux
description: Bad Economy, Good For Linux
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# [Bad Economy, Good For Linux](https://www.ironpaper.com/current/2009/03/bad-economy-good-for-linux)

 Written by [Ironpaper](https://www.ironpaper.com/current/author/admin) | Mar 28, 2009 10:10:29 AM

Red Hat Linux has posted profits that beat everyone's expectations. This has lead to some news that Oracle and Citigroup may want to buy Red Hat--news that will have some very negative sentiment attached by Red Hat fans. Red Hat's independence could be a key driver of its culture of innovation.

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