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08/27/09(Thu)10:21 No.5544603Hollywood
prefers Linux because in the right hands it's better, faster and
cheaper. At large companies that have thousands of servers and
desktops, the economy and massive efficiency of Linux is felt most. At
smaller production companies, Windows or Macs are often more popular
because economy of scale doesn't apply. Despite that, some small shops
run primarily Linux. Some production companies use a mixed environment.
For example, South Park is produced using Mac desktops with Linux
servers. Although king in the film industry, Linux is rarely seen in
the television industry due to much more modest computer needs.
Unlike
Windows or Macintosh, no company owns Linux. Developers at many
companies contribute code to Linux which is available for free and runs
on all types of computer hardware. Companies such as HP, Dell, IBM,
Verari, Boxx, and others build Linux systems to film industry
specifications. |