Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 28th Aug 2012 20:46 UTC

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For some - may be. For others - they simply might not like the new design, and have nothing against trying other alternatives, out of which Linux is the easiest (or cheapest) to try. So some amount of new Linux users is a very possible outcome from changes in Windows 8. I already heard from several people who use Windows 7 and dislike changes in Windows 8 that they are going to try Linux as an alternative.
Edited 2012-08-28 21:33 UTC
RE[2]: Comment by shmerl
by Drumhellar on Tue 28th Aug 2012 22:05
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I don't think Linux will gain huge increase in market share because of Windows 8 faults. But some increase is definitely possible. Do you want to call it significant or not? That depends. It may be isn't significant in market share percentage numbers, but on the other hand any mind share gain is significant. To compete with Windows Linux needs more exposure, and this is a good opportunity.
Edited 2012-08-28 21:16 UTC