In reply to Jeffrey.

@jeffrey You need to know the value of what you're measuring against, and WHY that value is relevant, or else the success of something is infinitely moot. "Success" is always subjective. Most people equate success to financial wealth. Many people equate success to acceptance amongst peers. But to me, "success," holds value against SELF-prosperity by the determination of overcoming obstacles, e.g. risks/rewards. So as far as Linux, the OS has reached great success :)