Alessandro17 Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 http://www.computerworld.com.au/index.php/id;1339371388 Paul Kim, director of marketing for Everex, says one reason he is optimistic about open source products is that they get returned 15 to 20 percent less often than Vista-based machines. XP-based machines, however, come back less than both, he notes. Despite the challenges, some feel Linux machines are poised to take off like never before. Timothy Chen, director of business development and strategic partnerships for Via Technologies, which manufactures chipsets and integrated circuits, told Linux Foundation Summit attendees that he has a bet with a friend that if Linux desktops do not have 10 percent market share in the next five years he will run naked through the streets of Munich, Germany. Chen also announced that Via would begin an open source initiative aimed at exposing its drivers to open source developers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbz Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 He should get his birthday suit ready. Jump from .something% to 5%? LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apowerr Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 He should get his birthday suit ready.Jump from .something% to 5%? LOL. Its like .7% at the moment. I can see Desktop Linux usage reaching 5% in the next 10 years, but 10% is certainly a strech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac_cute Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 That .something% is a shame,but that 10% will be a great achievement.Unfortunately,I do not believe that is going to happen.Other companies should look outside and follow the VIA example with their products. Good initiative from VIA... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro17 Posted April 12, 2008 Author Share Posted April 12, 2008 Something is definitely changing, though. A lot of people here, who until 2 years ago didn't want to hear the word "Linux", are asking themselves whether they should "downgrade" to XP or install Linux. Considering that XP is 7 years old (and it shows its age, IMO), while you can clearly see Linux improve every year, I wonder what is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Nonny Moose Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 The masses of people will not give up their Windows Insecurity Blanket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X-Ray Mac Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I think the masses would give up gradually if prices countered that of windows based computers. I'd love to see Linux take off to 10% though.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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