Thirteen Months That Changed IBM

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Linux emerged in 1998 as an OS for startups and edge servers but hadn't impacted the enterprise market yet.
IBM recognized Linux's potential and initiated a Linux strategy in September 1998, changing IBM and laying the foundation for hybrid cloud and AI.
IBM formed a team to evaluate Linux's reliability, security, and robustness for enterprise use.
IBM established an Open Source Program Office and attended Linux conferences to understand Linux and open source better.
IBM programmers ported Linux to IBM mainframes over a weekend, leading to broader adoption within IBM.
IBM launched Linux on s/390 in May 2000 after careful consideration and corporate approval.
IBM became the first enterprise IT company to fully embrace Linux, helping form the Linux Foundation.
IBM's early Linux initiatives positioned it as a leader in hybrid cloud, now in partnership with Red Hat.

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