Is Apache the Next Linux?

Jade writes "According to this CNet article, Covalent Technology just got $5 million in venture funding. They're comparing their Apache support & services as similar to Red Hat's Linux services, and of course bring up the idea of a future IPO. I'm curious if this is really the case, or just media hype...opinions? " I think Apache is probably Linux's greatest success story, but I'm perplexed on this one.