Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Mon 26th May 2003 23:36 UTC
Linux only has a small percentage of the computing market, however Microsoft already considers it a major competition as the open source OS steals the hearts of many users. Following the hard numbers though, Microsoft also increases its market share on both server and desktop space with time. The only logical explanation is that Linux steals quite a market share from the traditional UNIX providers (SCO, Sun, SGI, HP, IBM). But only Sun seems to truly be in a real Linux trouble, as it is the one with a resistance to Linux integration to its full product range.
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There is a place for every flavor of Unix and Unix-like operating systems. Looking at it from a Corporate perspective (which, thankfully I no longer belong to), and a grateful last 10 years as an SysAdmin, I'd say "If it ain't broke, don't fix it".
It's like this constant migrate/upgrade cycle, it doesn't really matter which OS you use/admin, It'd be nice to see each OS stand on it's own two feet. Each trying to copy the other, except where required by marketplace... they're innovation is lacking...across the board. Whew!
Like a constant game of catch-up, no side is really a winner. The reason I say these things, is that ...when it comes to computers, diversity is an ally. Single-point of failure is a bad thing and the "I am glad we don't have a XYZ-only shop" is a good thing.
Just venting.
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