It's not exactly any secret that Linux dominates the world of high-performance computing, so perhaps it should go without saying that last week's exciting Higgs Boson announcement would involve Linux in some not-insignificant way. The reality, however, turns out to be far greater than marginal significance. In fact, "Linux Played a Crucial Role in Discovery of 'Higgs boson'" is the headline of a story calling attention to the real role Linux played, and it's an inspiring tale.