2001 is the ‘first year of Linux clients’ says IBM Japan

AsiaBizTech: “IBM Japan Ltd. started to strongly promote a
wide range of Linux applications for clients.

It will launch notebook PCs equipped with Linux through a Linux distributor in
March. “There is a need for Linux on notebook PCs among users in universities
and research institutes. I will make 2001 the first year of Linux for clients,” said
Kazufu Hotta, managing director of IBM Japan.”