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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>My prediction is that Linux will take over for Unix and >Windows will outlive Linux. Windows has power now and that >has a lot to do with their expected success in the sever >market. They have the resources to really put out a great >product, and I think they will.
No one in in their right mind thinks that that MS will beat Linux in the server market - not even Steve Ballmer. Which is one of the reasons MS is running scared at the moment.
Fair enough win2003 server is a good product. But it still stands no chance against Linux it cannot compete on price and support (yes support you can get better support with Google for Linux than with any fortune you spend with MS for "support").
The latest performance comparisons paid for by MS are another Mindcraft scam. Not to mention the improvements that are in in the upcoming 2.6 kernel which will easily keep Linux ahead of Windows.
MS is doomed sell your shares now like Steve Ballmer