Spain is a long way ahead of other European counties when it comes to the adoption of Linux operating system. While other countries such a Germany have been boasting of conversion of their public infrastructure from Windows to Linux, Spain has been bolder in the process and tremendous success can be observed.

At first, the Spain Geek population was the ones popularly using Linux. The spread of the Linux mania really started after the announcement of the LinEx project. This mode of distribution was created in Spain by the Extremadura government in the western region of the country.

The launching of the LinuxEx had clear cut goals to achieve. First, it was aimed at widening the adoption of IT and increase in the amount of computer knowhow among its population. Clear plans were laid out to achieve those goals.

Widening the IT adoption culture was a first huddle that Spain was to cross. The Extremadura government never gave up but it to source for software development. Engineers were brought in to come up with customized Linux software that was to meet the exact needs of the Spain’s goals.

The first release of the customized Linux software known as LinEx experienced some problems but the subsequent releases were very smooth especially the hardware support system distribution was very successful. The government ensured that the population did not experience any shortage in hardware support system. The government of Spain did not hesitate to distribute the products on CDs at every chance.

The Enthusiasm developed by the population in Spain toward Linux as free software can sometimes be said to be contagious. For example, finally, the Spain developed Linux hosting system comes with the latest and most popular cPanel control panel interface. This is perhaps why Linux has proven to be a killer operating system compared to other application systems around the world.

It is no surprising therefore that the neighboring provinces of Extremadura started adopting Linux as their partner in technology. For example the Andalusa which is the Spain’s largest province started embracing the technology.

It was not long until a Linux free software firm policy was developed where all the hardware systems distribute to all educational centers had to be fully installed with the free Linux operating system and al newly acquired computers had to be equipped with this free software.

Spain has embraced the use of Linux operating system for technological, economical and social benefits. A part from the Spanish government efforts, other voluntary and commercial companies have greatly joined in rush for this worthy free piece of technology. With determination and forecast, the difficulties are bound to be overcome.

The Extremadura and Linux success is a living and working example for others. it is obvious that many poorer countries still spent huge taxpayers’ money on using expensive software to run their public matters, the story of Spain’s Extremadura has shown that this is need not to be the way business can be conducted.

Finally, the Spain developed Linux hosting system comes with the latest and most popular cPanel control panel interface. This is perhaps why Linux has proven to be a killer operating system compared to other application systems around the world.