Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 2nd Nov 2009 23:59 UTC
Windows 7 has been out and about for little over a week now, and as it turns out, Microsoft's new baby is doing relatively well. That is, according to the figures by NetApplications: Windows 7 already reached the 3% mark this weekend, and is already closing in on the 4% mark.
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Member since:2005-07-06
When a average joe can install a linux and not have to hit forums
It's a really bad argument, since an average joe can't install Windows, even if it's "foolproof". And even if he can click his way through the install, propery setting up a clean Windows install can take some time even for those who already know what they're looking for, plus installing third party apps. No install is an average joe task, let's stick with that.
RE: Linux will win, when:
by Soulbender on Tue 3rd Nov 2009 10:22
in reply to "Linux will win, when:"
Member since:2005-08-18
Reason why people pick Windows over linux is because it's foolproof
Foolproof? Seriously? No doubt it has improved but it's hardly foolproof.
When a average joe can install a linux and not have to hit forums/paid support channels for help within first 6 months, you'll see Linux's marketshare skyrocket.
Average Joe can't install Windows by himself either so it appears this is more down to Linux coming pre-installed with "support" than being able to install it.
When linux developers understand that shunning a proper closed source alternative for alpha-stage feeble opensource construct, is shooting yourself in foot
It's called not compromising your ideals. Not everyone is chasing that elusive market increase.
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2006-02-16
Reason why people pick Windows over linux is because it's foolproof.
When a average joe can install a linux and not have to hit forums/paid support channels for help within first 6 months, you'll see Linux's marketshare skyrocket.
I just moved from Linux to windows 7 because the integration of ati opensource drivers to kernel level made it hard for me to install the closed source ones and I like to use my graphic card as more than just 200$ 2d card.
When linux developers understand that shunning a proper closed source alternative for alpha-stage feeble opensource construct, is shooting yourself in foot. You'll see marketshare rise as well.