According to several participants on a Linux panel at Comdex, Linux will usurp Windows as the key operating system in the Internet era, especially overseas. Whats your response?
I think to some extent it’s going to be hard to find how resources in the open source environment are going to get mustered to develop tools for next-generation services. If people are satisfied living in the browser model and they want to buy free software, then Linux will be a choice. But we don’t think that’s going to be a long-term model that predominates in the Internet era.
Related Questions
- Linux advocates claim the open-source operating system will usurp Windows in high-growth areas such as second and third world countries that are increasingly adopting technology but can afford Windows. Are there any plans to change pricing to address the economics in these growing markets?
- According to several participants on a Linux panel at Comdex, Linux will usurp Windows as the key operating system in the Internet era, especially overseas. Whats your response?
- Will my Windows 98 First Edition Key work on a Windows Second Edition Operating System?
