What are the obstacles to the faster growth of Linuxs market share?
There are several. One is the huge investment that organizations and individuals already have in other operating systems and applications. A second is the perceived complexity of transitioning to Linux. A third is the difficulty that many people still have comprehending the fact that something that is free can be superior to something that is expensive. In addition, there is a shortage of Linux specialists, such as system administrators. However, all of these obstacles are diminishing. For example, more and more businesses and other organizations are deciding to replace their existing software due to obsolescence and security problems. They are increasingly looking at Linux as a replacement, and they are often discovering that the transition can be far easier than had been feared and that sometimes free is, in fact, better. Also, the number of Linux specialists is continuing to grow as more and more people realize that acquiring Linux skills can be an excellent career-enhancing move.
