Where Linux Gained Ground in 2007

christian.einfeldt writes "Computer scientist and media maven Roy Schestowitz takes a look at platforms where GNU Linux gained the most ground in 2007. In a thorough review which is the first of a two-part series, Schestowitz looks at trends in supercomputers, mobile phones, desktops, low-end laptops and tablets, consoles, media players and set-top boxes. Schestowitz finds that GNU Linux solidified its dominant grip on supercomputers; made huge gains in low-end laptops and tablets; won major OEM and retail support on the desktop; gained new entries into game consoles; and also spawned new businesses in set-top boxes while holding its ground in pre-existing product lines. He sums it all up by saying that '2007 will be remembered as the year when GNU/Linux became not only available, but also properly preinstalled on desktops and laptops by the world's largest companies.'"

Comments

Re:OSX...

[nacturation]

In addition, the hardware is frustrating-- no 2nd mouse button ... Yeah, Linux shares the same problem. I installed Linux on my PowerMac and it only had one mouse button as well. It's too bad there aren't any third-party products which would alleviate this problem.

Re:I sense some bias...

[Hatta]

the idea that the Linux on the desktop has doubled in 2007 is absurd.

Sure Linux on the desktop doubled, now there are two users!

Re:F40PH Factor

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Re:I sense some bias...

[aichpvee]

I haven't seen a single person install Linux all year.

You should come out of the basement more often. Your mom installed Kubuntu upstairs 4 months ago.