Linked by Ben Mazer on Mon 26th Jan 2004 19:52 UTC
Lately, there has been a "Why linux isn't ready for the desktop" article every 3 days. Most of the time, these articles originate from a lack of understanding or acceptance of the open source system. I'd like to try to address some of the common arguments against linux here, and try to help people understand why linux probably won't be on your desktop for a while.
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Interesting that the author chooses to point out that services is where the money is with linux. It seems that if so much consulting is needed with linux vs. existing desktop technologies this is a checkmark in the negative column.
That is one of the benefits that companies such as Apple and Microsoft have. Their software is engineered to be usable out of the box vs. bringing in an army of consultants ala IBM...
It is fine to be a fanatic - but people need to remember that in business it all boils down to the mighty dollar. If it costs me $200 in licensing from company A but only $50 in services / year compared to $0 in licensing and $500 / year in services from company B - the BUSINESS decision is pretty easy...
Talk to your average Joe CEO and he could care less about your social agenda.