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Predictions On Linux Growth

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the guesstimating-the-numbers dept.

irix sent us a link to an ABCNews Article on Linux's Growth. and says "I thought the predictions and overall analysis were pretty good coming from CNET. I was really amused to see a Microsoft banner ad on the top of the page :)"

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  1. FUD sucks. by Mr.+Neutron · · Score: 2
    A Linux drawback on the server side is the high level of expertise needed to work with the platform, Kusnetsky said. "The level of expertise needed is very high, the installation process is not simple, nor is getting it to recognize all the devices, because obscure devices don't have Linux drivers

    Ok, first of all, the fact that you need to be knowledgable to run a Linux server is a Good Thing. Does this author think that sysadmins should not have a high level of expertise? Second of all, Linux has no problem whatsoever supporting server hardware. In fact, it probably supports more SCSI and RAID hardware than NT does. AND, who said the installation process for Linux is difficult? Redhat, Caldera, and Debian are EASIER to install than NT!

    I don't think this guy knows the difference between "Server" and "Home PC." Furthermore, he's been fed a load of FUD so thick you swim in it.

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