We see these types of articles all of the time, but none of the parties mentioned in the articles ever actually purchased a bunch of Linux PCs. Very few of them even migrated to Linux in the end.
Windows is simply more ubiquitous and easier to use, as is Apple Macintosh, which is why both will remain in schools and Linux will never get in (at least not in any discernable amount).
I thought the same thing before I got a real job, as did most people that are now in their mid-20's and working an office gig. It's really not a remarkable insight.
Microsoft could release a Linux server product that is truly easy to use by adding MSI support, simplifying the file system, and giving users the famailar Windows GUI on Linux. Next they strip it and make it trivial (so that Windows Server 2003 appears superior), as they did with 2003 Web Edition. Then they add a solid LDAP(AD) client and tools, removing the need for people to look to Novell and eDirectory for a LDAP solution for Linux, and further hurting ZEN Works. Basically, they can slowly trivialize Linux.
Of course, this could just as easily back fire on them, as any penetration by Linux into their market is a threat.
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Windows is simply more ubiquitous and easier to use, as is Apple Macintosh, which is why both will remain in schools and Linux will never get in (at least not in any discernable amount).
Drink some ball you fat Euro-trash bitches.
Cringely fucks men. His "punditry" is devoid of insight or cleverness.
Fuck that stupid bitch, and fuck her faggot grandson too.
I thought the same thing before I got a real job, as did most people that are now in their mid-20's and working an office gig. It's really not a remarkable insight.
Will the machine quickly recognize my affinity for Latin whores and generate my Favorites list appropriately?
Of course, this could just as easily back fire on them, as any penetration by Linux into their market is a threat.