IDC: Linux server sales to hit $9.1 billion in 2008

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2 out of (insert big number here) Linux desktop users: I run Linux on my computer as my main desktop and server. Gentoo Linux distribution to be exact, and it's quite easy to make it do what you want (once you get used to it very easy to mess around with). Other distributions like suse/fedora/mandrake make administrating the OS very easy (Yast does a very good job). And by geek standards I've a long way to go to being one.

xfce4 is a great window manager (then again you can go with gnome/kde they have much more eye candy then xfce (personal opinion)). While Gentoo is an exception to the rule (gotta love the ability to chose what you want), suse/mandrake/fedora/(insert Linux distribution with binary packages) take 50 minutes to install. And it can survive a heck lot more then windows on a network (http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/technology/2004-11-29-honeypot_x.htm) I for one say that's a good thing. Just one of the reasons why Linux is better then Windows (I'm not gonna get into a technical discussion about the kernel threading and performance).

Now as for you mjabad2 what can you offer except ignorance and abuse? Just because you prefer to stick your head in the sand and be ignorant doesn't mean everyone else is.

Remember, geeks make the Internet go round whether you like it or not. So do try and be less judgmental and an *******.; Posted by: cbratu Posted on: 12/07/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Hey all you Microshills! Jeff Spicoli | 12/06/04

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Even better uno@... | 12/07/04

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Ditto for Microtrash! Jeff Spicoli | 12/06/04

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IDC figures are just tip of the iceburg David Mohring | 12/06/04

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Linux was Promised as Alternative To Windows mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Neither OS has delivered as promised. enduser_z | 12/06/04

Yeah, and like Grandma would have ever tinkered with DOS! Jeff Spicoli | 12/06/04

Nice way to Make Money on FREE OS mjbad2 | 12/06/04

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And the Hype created Myth that it will be alternative mjbad2 | 12/06/04

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Give us Percentage Increase in last 10 Years. mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Prospect of Linux/MS Windows michael-t | 12/06/04

It has only just begun... David Mohring | 12/06/04

That?s what you I was reading back in 1995/96. mjbad2 | 12/06/04

True, Well deployed Linux does have a lower TCO and better securty David Mohring | 12/06/04

Novell Switching to Linux Speaks for itself mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Re: Novell Switching to Linux Speaks for itself cbratu | 12/07/04

Sure does, Netware was dead, they had no choice. No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/07/04

Re: Sure does, Netware was dead, they had no choice. cbratu | 12/07/04

% % % % % 2004: The year of desktop Linux? mjbad2 | 12/06/04

80,000 Linux desktops deployed by regional government of Extremadura David Mohring | 12/06/04

Pure speculation. George Mitchell | 12/06/04

Excuse me my SPF Squawkbox | 12/06/04

Looks like anothe Pissed of Windows Hater mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Wrong oh Squawkbox | 12/06/04

Linux desktop remains far behind with IDC estimating its market share 3 % mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Where in that report does it say anyone is concerned? Squawkbox | 12/06/04

3% is just a guess by IDC ... George Mitchell | 12/06/04

Re: This Shows Linux not For Desktop Users richdave | 12/06/04

How much time you need Maan? mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Not for desktop users? lordshipmayhem | 12/06/04

One in How many Millions? mjbad2 | 12/06/04

2 out of (insert big number here) Linux desktop users cbratu | 12/07/04

Arrogant geeks mjbad2 | 12/07/04

Arrogance? cbratu | 12/07/04

Yes

Spoon Jabber | 12/07/04

steel is for making knives so you can't make cars out of it hipparchus2000 | 12/06/04

Give stats instead free posts mjbad2 | 12/06/04

You sir are an idiot...enough said(NT) Monkey_MCSE | 12/06/04

It depend on what desktop uno@... | 12/07/04

So what's on the other 75% No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/06/04

I don't follow Rokstar83 | 12/06/04

From IDC: No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/06/04

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Four times the growth for Windows. Thanks! No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/07/04

Gotta give you credit Squawkbox | 12/07/04

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Sort of true... No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/07/04

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Not taking anyone's word Jeff Spicoli | 12/06/04

Believe it or not Jeff, I agree with you. No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/07/04

Aw C'mon out Ax. How do you respond that Linux Squawkbox | 12/06/04

No_Ax Planning For Demise Of Microsoft itanalyst | 12/06/04

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Aw Cmon Ax, I Was Hoping You'd Laugh At That itanalyst | 12/06/04

Now you've gone and done it. In one small post Laff | 12/07/04

WTF? seosamh_z | 12/07/04

Well the quote or Bible reference used in the last Laff | 12/07/04

The other 75% George Mitchell | 12/06/04

Would ZDNet Publish Windows Users posting on this Story mjbad2 | 12/06/04

Would ZDNet Publish Stats on the highest posters? David Mohring | 12/07/04

Funny, I was going to say the same of Linux zealots. No_Ax_to_Grind | 12/07/04

Eat your heart out No_Ax! George Mitchell | 12/07/04

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