Does Ubuntu can rivalize with window in the near futur ?

[justinian]

Soleron said:

Squilliam said:

Soleron said:
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Linux still costs more than Windows, if it was viable it would be viable. Theres no catch-22 here. The support costs are keeping Linux away from being viable with the OEMs and when you factor that into the equation it only makes sense for people who can support themselves, the minority.

 

You don't seriously believe that, do you? The support costs are 100% optional. The OEMs that do offer Linux offer the support as an additional option, like they would offer preinstalled antivirus. If you don't choose it, it's free.

 

Agree Soleron, the truth is Windows is in decline. It's still a beast with it's market share but it's being attacked from all angles.

Online office applications are/could be the future. Many offices/users are already dumping the MS office suite to make use of this online service. Lost of sales for MS.

As already stated the netbook market is the fastest growing, again lost of revenue for MS as they don't make that much money with it compared to XP/Vista. Sales of XP/Vista computers are down.

As an investor in cloud computing technology I might come across as anti-MS.

This is not the case. I just want my investment to do well, if MS must take some profit hits so be it.