James Fee
11-03-2004, 04:00 PM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://news.com.com/Adobe+dipping+toes+into+desktop+Linux+waters/2100-7344_3-5435397.html?tag=nefd.lede' target='_blank'>http://news.com.com/Adobe+dipping+toes+into+desktop+Linux+waters/2100-7344_3-5435397.html?tag=nefd.lede</a><br /><br /></div>"<i>Adobe has largely been on the sidelines of efforts to boost Linux for desktop computers, the vast majority of which run Microsoft Windows. The software maker is now taking a more active role by joining a prominent Linux consortium, working to improve Linux and planning to lead its own open-source development projects, CNET News.com has learned. Two job postings reveal some of the company's intentions. Adobe wants to hire a director of Linux market development to "identify and evaluate strategies for Adobe in the Linux and open-source desktop market" and to identify projects that "will help improve Linux as a desktop environment." The employee also will "develop strong business relationships with leading Linux distributors and partners."</i><br /><br />Nothing is certain, but this <i>might</i> be the first step to seeing Photoshop on Linux. Adobe could also be looking at leveraging open source projects with the exisitng products.