| Desktop Linux offers challenge to "Microsoft world" |
Aug. 12, 2004
MIT Technology Review has published an informative article about the current state of Linux on the desktop and the challenge it poses to Microsoft. Wade Roush examines the usage and market share Linux is realizing in the enterprise and public sector worldwide. Reiterating IDC estimates that Linux now claims more desktops worldwide than Apple, the article suggests that Linux's 3 percent market share will double by 2006.
Roush believes OpenOffice.org -- the free open source office suite -- is a key reason for the rise of the Linux desktop, and he evaluates a low cost Linux PC from Wal-mart. He then looks at some key deployments that have occurred over the past several months, and speaks with companies and organizations about the cost savings, greater security, and manageability of Linux.
Linux has been successful at commoditizing the desktop. driving down costs of hardware and software. The open source operating system is routinely recognized for its security when compared to Microsoft's products. High profile CIOs at companies like Symantec and Cisco are allowing staffers to migrate to Linux desktops. Government programs to switch to Linux are also enjoying success globally.
Read the full MIT Technology Review story here.
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