Im not a Linux guy and I know that there are plenty of free or near free Distros of Linux. So comparing the one and only version/source of Windows to the one of many versions/sources of Linux doesnt really equate. #2 Microsoft profits takes alot more into account than just their Windows product. #3 Microsoft has had a monopoly upon the non Mac buying public, but now you see Dell (stunt or not) preparing to load on Linux as an option. Whether you are willing to admitt it or not Linux and Unix are gaining in popularity among the ever increasing tech-knowledgable public.
The article mattbrown cites is looking at Microsoft from a fiscal perspective, which is certainly not something Linux should be judged on. Although much of the world's success is based upon profit, judging the success of any operating system should not be based on profit. Instead, it should be judged upon usage. Currently MS has the lead.
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mattbrown @ May 3rd 2007 1:05PM
"Sorry Microsoft, you had your turn, the future will be ruled by GNU/Linux and Unix technology."
Wow, talk about blinding one's self to reality. Check out this article:
http://biz.yahoo.com/seekingalpha/070430/33932_id.html?.v=1
Nick @ May 3rd 2007 1:34PM
Im not a Linux guy and I know that there are plenty of free or near free Distros of Linux. So comparing the one and only version/source of Windows to the one of many versions/sources of Linux doesnt really equate. #2 Microsoft profits takes alot more into account than just their Windows product. #3 Microsoft has had a monopoly upon the non Mac buying public, but now you see Dell (stunt or not) preparing to load on Linux as an option. Whether you are willing to admitt it or not Linux and Unix are gaining in popularity among the ever increasing tech-knowledgable public.
DJ @ May 3rd 2007 3:52PM
The article mattbrown cites is looking at Microsoft from a fiscal perspective, which is certainly not something Linux should be judged on. Although much of the world's success is based upon profit, judging the success of any operating system should not be based on profit. Instead, it should be judged upon usage. Currently MS has the lead.