• The flexibility of Linux has made it the operating system of choice for Hollywood animation and special effects departments. Linux has been used in production of more than 30 blockbuster films, including "Lord of the Rings," "Star Wars: Episode II," several "Harry Potter" films, "Shrek the Third" and "Titanic."

• The Linux Foundation estimates that more than 500 companies are currently participating in Linux development.

• Within the next four years, the number of mobile users is expected to reach 4.9 billion. As the volume of mobile data and transactions continues to grow exponentially, managing mobile information is becoming a critical issue for global businesses. Linux is the driving force behind a broad range of smartphone and mobile devices, including RFID devices and sensors. For example, Google's breakthrough mobile phone operating system, , is based on a modified version of the Linux kernel -- using Linux 2.6 for core system services such as , memory management, process management, network stack and driver model.

Admittedly, job searches are still not always easy. But, with the growing business demand for Linux, applicants with proven skills are having an easier time. In fact, the recently established a Linux Job Board to help house all the positions currently available.