#8 Linux revenues reaching two billion

This is not just a number. It’s a true value that Linux will reach by the end of next year. With Linux aiming to surpass $1.2 billion by the end of this year, the rest of the open source world will pick up the slack and push the number over the big 2. Once this happens, no one will be able to deny that Linux and open source have arrived.

#9 Firefox OS releasing:

The mobile platform may get its first glimpse in 2013. The project is strictly based on Mozilla’s HTML5 and open web standards. The Firefox OS is also based on Mozilla’s Boot To Gecko and will create an environment where every application on the device is HTML5 and won’t be hampered by middleware layers forced upon customers by providers.

#10 TCO going away:

One of the main reasons which is keeping Linux away from customers is because of its hard commands and software cost. This thought is going to die in 2013. Developers have already stated that from now onwards, no matter what their skill level is, users can sit down in front of a Linux desktop and be up and running quickly, which actually is impressive and catchy.

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