We decided to find out some more information on this and found: http://ebusiness.gbdirect.co.uk/linux_and_open_source_software/what_is_linux.html.
It's amazing that both Nasa and Boeing use Linux, however most Linux users will tell you that it's not surprising, if it's one thing innovative companies need, it's the freedom to innovate. Linux probably provides them more freedom to manipulate and communicate data efficiently in comparison to Windows.
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