| IT managers cite security and competition in Linux switch [IHT] |
Sep. 09, 2002
Nick Selby reports the current 'groundswell' migration to Linux-based PCs outpaced Macs for the International Herald Triune. Selby examines what is driving this trend . . .
"The resulting groundswell could soon make the Linux-based desktop more prevalent in Europe than anyone could have predicted even a year ago. Dan Kusnetzky, an analyst for International Data Corp., said Linux had a 3.9 percent share of desktops worldwide, outpacing Macintosh's 3.1 percent . . . "
"The stimulus to find out has been manifold. A new generation of user-friendly Linux products spearheaded by SuSE and MandrakeSoft SA of France - both of which are small, as yet unprofitable companies - has eased migration . . . "
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