Virtual Machine Software Grows 67% in 2005: Report
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| The market for software that allows one machine to host multiple
| operating systems rose in 2005 by 67 percent, topping the previous
| record set in 2004 of 63 percent growth new research indicates.
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| Additionally, IDC stated that Linux-based solutions experienced the fastest
| growth, while North American organizations purchased over half of all VMS
| products.
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http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20061010/virtual-machine-it-emc-vmware.htm
One wonders about dual-boot systems as well. While most machines are sold
with Windows preinstalled, it's evident that people choose other routes.
'Market share' is merely an illusion.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Installed_base
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