Since I've moved to Atlanta, I've been directly in touch with over 5000 Linux 
systems whereas I've only seen about 20 commercial UNIX boxes.  

I think at least in the huge install space, Linux has already taken over.

--j


On Nov 23, 2009, at 7:10 PM, Ryan Burychka wrote:

> Linux is gradually gaining ground in the server market because of growing 
> stability and a decrease in maintenance costs (more people are becoming 
> familiar with Linux server administration).  I don't ever see it "taking 
> over" any of the market, but at some point it may come close to an equal 
> share.
> 
> My point is that Linux is currently better suited for owning server 
> market-share.  The desktop market will be controlled by MS and Apple for 
> years to come - most non-technical people don't even realize there's an 
> alternative.
> 
> Ryan
> 
> 
> On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 11:13 AM, -ray <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> The market has rejected Linux desktops. Get over it.
> http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/hiner/?p=3372&tag=nl.e102
> 
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