On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:04:26 +0000, waterskidoo wrote:
> On 2007-07-21, DFS <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Yes, it's greatly overestimated, since history has shown users
>> immediately switch their Linux boxes to Windows if given the choice.
>> So those Indian govt systems are soon wiped of all crapware and
>> restored to full functionality with Windows.
>
> I think the same could be said of Vista machines which seem to be
> getting wiped so Windows XP can be installed. FWIW I don't remember this
> happening with Windows XP and Win98SE so it's kind of a first for
> Microsoft. Personally, I don't believe Linux market share can be
> measured nor can Windows true market share be measured. There are a lot
Yes, they can be measured, if you mean how much of either is --sold--. If
you mean how many people are using either, or how much of either i
installed on machines, that is something else.
> of pirate copies of Windows out there. I'm not blind nor am I stupid and
> I see Windows controlling the desktop, by far. However at the same time,
> I see Linux moving into the server room in great numbers and I see a new
> interest in Linux, a curiosity if you will, starting to grow in the
> single user market segment. People are just beginning to learn about
> Linux and ironically, Vista is helping Linux to grow. It's a slow, but
> steady growth. As additional municipalities start migrating to Linux the
> growth will continue and eventually be transferred to the home market
> segment. It's just a matter of time and I believe Microsoft is in a
> death battle right now.
All things change.
--
Rick
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