>From the article:
"NT and NetWare constitute 60 percent of server software shipments. All
Unixes make up 17 percent, and Linux is a small fraction of that. When
W2K gets here, goodbye Linux."
To me that sounds like Microsoft's Monopoly speaking. This fact is
based on shipping of servers. Everyone knows that the major server
builders ship NT first, and only lately have companies started including
Linux as a choice.
Not once did I read in the article ever stating a real reason why Linux
will fall. Not one real true fact about either kernel, scalablity,
speed, or up time of the two OS's. I found the arctic poorly written.
Personally I think Metcalfe wrote this to start a discussion and/or to
met a deadline.
However, I do agree that if more companies don't start shipping Linux
with servers, like IBM and Dell do now. With training available like
"Microsoft Certified" and software that a dummy can install, Linux
might not catch on as we would hope. (Aside: My friend had a Orcle
server for his dad's bussiness (I know not linux but to him it's the
same), He switched to NT cause it was easier to use.) Who knows, I
have a box of OS/2 sitting on my shelf at home. Is my copy of Linux
going that way also?
Just my 2 cents.
Big Mike
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