Netbooks will boost adoption of Linux, says Novell CTO Archives Published: October 9, 2008 Reading time: Less than 1 min. FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmail A surge in demand for netbooks is helping drive business for Linux, as the devices are designed to be low-cost with smaller storage, according to Novell’s chief technology and strategy officer for Linux. FacebookTwitterWhatsAppLinkedinEmail Related articles Apple Fixes WebKit Vulnerability Allowing Same Origin Policy Bypass Across Devices Risk & Resilience March 22, 2026 Ubuntu CVE 2026 3888 Flaw Enables Root Access Through systemd Timing Exploit Risk & Resilience March 21, 2026 Interlock Ransomware Exploits Cisco FMC Zero Day CVE 2026 20131 For Root Access Risk & Resilience March 21, 2026 EmpowerNet Global Announces Future Ready Enterprises Event Featuring Abdul Haseeb Wired March 20, 2026