Linux today and the future
In 1991, Linux was just a little baby. But this baby grew massively, and it became so popular. Today, Linux powers over 90% of the world's top supercomputers. And to add to your surprise, you may have been using Linux for years without noticing. How? Well, if you ever used an Android smartphone, then you have used Linux, and that's because Android is a Linux distribution! And if you still don't believe me, go to distrowatch.com and search for Android.
On a more serious matter, the majority of government servers run Linux, and that's why you will see a lot of government technical jobs requiring Linux-skilled inpiduals. Also, big companies like Amazon, eBay, PayPal, Walmart, and many others rely on Linux to run their advanced and sophisticated applications. Furthermore, Linux dominates the cloud as more than 75% of cloud solutions run Linux.
The Linux story is truly inspiring. What was once a hobby is now literally dominating the internet, and the future even looks more promising for Linux. Famous car manufacturers and automakers like Lexus and Toyota are now adopting Linux technologies like Automotive Grade Linux (AGL). You can find more information on www.automotivelinux.org.
Linux also runs on many embedded devices and is the backbone of the popular Raspberry Pi, Beagle Bone, and many other microcontrollers. You may even be surprised to know that some washing machines run on Linux! So every time you go and wash your clothes, take a moment, and be thankful for having Linux in our lives.