Description

This paper examines the ways in which Linux OS is
developed and managed from the aspect of a discontinuous innovation. The first few sections
give an introduction on discontinuous innovation and a brief history of Linux OS. The next
section introduces the major players involved through discussion on the Linux distributions.
The next few sections discuss on the management strategies recommended for discontinuous
innovation, identifying the strategies used by Linux distribution companies, and the possible
trend in this technology. Finally, the conclusion will look at the progress of Linux OS as a
discontinuous innovation based discussions in the previous sections.