Comments on: Why Linux Needs Corporate Backing To Succeed http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/ Helping Normal People Get Their Geek On Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:43:08 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: perkster http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13622 perkster Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:21:48 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13622 I think some linux users don't want it to become to mainstream, some are pleased that use the underdog and have an expert setup, I think some would feel less self important if everyone used it. That said most would want it to take off. I think some linux users don’t want it to become to mainstream, some are pleased that use the underdog and have an expert setup, I think some would feel less self important if everyone used it. That said most would want it to take off.

]]> By: Boycott Novell » IRC: #boycottnovell @ FreeNode: August 15th, 2008 - Part II http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13619 Boycott Novell » IRC: #boycottnovell @ FreeNode: August 15th, 2008 - Part II Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:07:43 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13619 [...] There are always those ‘geniuses’ who are suddenly certain about the # of FOSS installations. Here’s a new example: . “It has a loyal following. Yet, at the end of the day, it still finds itself being used on a paltry 1-2% of the desktop computer market.” http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-lin… [...] [...] There are always those ‘geniuses’ who are suddenly certain about the # of FOSS installations. Here’s a new example: . “It has a loyal following. Yet, at the end of the day, it still finds itself being used on a paltry 1-2% of the desktop computer market.” http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-lin…; [...]

]]> By: Marianne Bogle http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13618 Marianne Bogle Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:00:43 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13618 And not every linux distro is the same. And that is something you will be informed of in the Ubuntu forums. And yes, I do think that Linux users want more people using Linux, but definitely they would want you to use a distro that is user friendly for you. Mandriva (sp) has just come out with what I've been told is the most user friendly distro even above and beyond Ubuntu. That it like XP has the drivers and such, so you don't have the looking to do. Linux seems to be getting further and further from the constant use of the terminal. When I began using Ubuntu 2 years ago, every time I needed help with something is was use the terminal for this and use the terminal for that...more and more things are coming with GUI's. Also more and more repositories of great programs/applications to use with your linux distro desktop of your choice. And not every linux distro is the same. And that is something you will be informed of in the Ubuntu forums.

And yes, I do think that Linux users want more people using Linux, but definitely they would want you to use a distro that is user friendly for you. Mandriva (sp) has just come out with what I’ve been told is the most user friendly distro even above and beyond Ubuntu. That it like XP has the drivers and such, so you don’t have the looking to do.

Linux seems to be getting further and further from the constant use of the terminal. When I began using Ubuntu 2 years ago, every time I needed help with something is was use the terminal for this and use the terminal for that…more and more things are coming with GUI’s.

Also more and more repositories of great programs/applications to use with your linux distro desktop of your choice.

]]> By: Mike http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13603 Mike Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:46:30 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13603 Linux sucks with all the codes you have to enter . It wasn't meant for newbies. To understand linux is like having a major headache . It will never make it in the corporate world or for home user's Linux sucks with all the codes you have to enter . It wasn’t meant for newbies. To understand linux is like having a major headache . It will never make it in the corporate world or for home user’s

]]> By: David M http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13595 David M Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:55:32 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13595 Do Linux users want more people using Linux? I don't get that impression. Do Linux users want more people using Linux? I don’t get that impression.

]]> By: Marianne Bogle http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13590 Marianne Bogle Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:12:53 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13590 In answer to the Google thing, Google has taken Ubuntu/Debian, programmed and wrote programs that are needed by such a large company and very basically have Googltu (or something similarly named). I also read somewhere else and of course can't give you a definite where when I need it, that the 2% they give to Linux desktop is because no one knows for sure....That many of the computers that came out had Vista and instead of being transferred to XP, they became some kind of Linux machine...I sure know that's what I did with two brand new laptops! In answer to the Google thing, Google has taken Ubuntu/Debian, programmed and wrote programs that are needed by such a large company and very basically have Googltu (or something similarly named).

I also read somewhere else and of course can’t give you a definite where when I need it, that the 2% they give to Linux desktop is because no one knows for sure….That many of the computers that came out had Vista and instead of being transferred to XP, they became some kind of Linux machine…I sure know that’s what I did with two brand new laptops!

]]> By: Ded Ryzing http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13564 Ded Ryzing Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:04:27 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13564 http://www.pcmech.com/article/linux-is-70-corporate/ http://www.pcmech.com/article/linux-is-70-corporate/

]]> By: Floyd Bufkin http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13559 Floyd Bufkin Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:48:00 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13559 Linux will be around as long as there are users like me who love to tinker with things. I'm not anti-MS or anti-Apple, I just like an OS that gives me more control over my operating environment. And I love the security of Linux. I don't spend hours searching for malware and removing it. And I have found the Linux community most helpful at all times. When I was new, the support forums gave me guidance that was invaluable. Now, I return the favor by spending a lot of time each day helping out new users. I have never been flamed on a Linux forum. Linux will be around as long as there are users like me who love to tinker with things. I’m not anti-MS or anti-Apple, I just like an OS that gives me more control over my operating environment. And I love the security of Linux. I don’t spend hours searching for malware and removing it. And I have found the Linux community most helpful at all times. When I was new, the support forums gave me guidance that was invaluable. Now, I return the favor by spending a lot of time each day helping out new users. I have never been flamed on a Linux forum.

]]> By: Perkster http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13558 Perkster Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:06:11 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13558 im suprised google hasnt jumped at the chance to have its own linux distro to rival microsoft and their hold on the market. They have the resources and have a habit of giving away stuff for free, and already have their own range of applications,email, and im sure they could do a deal with firefox or make their own browser too, that would be total domination. Obviously they are making their own OS for mobile devices but I think a google desktop OS would be good free alternative to M$, but probably a Linux fan's worst nightmare. im suprised google hasnt jumped at the chance to have its own linux distro to rival microsoft and their hold on the market. They have the resources and have a habit of giving away stuff for free, and already have their own range of applications,email, and im sure they could do a deal with firefox or make their own browser too, that would be total domination. Obviously they are making their own OS for mobile devices but I think a google desktop OS would be good free alternative to M$, but probably a Linux fan’s worst nightmare.

]]> By: Ded Ryzing http://www.pcmech.com/article/why-linux-needs-corporate-backing-to-succeed/comment-page-1/#comment-13556 Ded Ryzing Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:04:44 +0000 http://www.pcmech.com/?p=7607#comment-13556 Dave...you KNEW I would chime in...and here it is. I guess it depends a lot on what you define as successful. I read somewhere recently that estimated computer shipments, globally, for 2008 should be around 290 million. Let's assume that, based on your figures, only 1% end up running Linux. That's stil 2.9 million Linux machines. Considering Linux receives almost zero marketing and relies solely on word of mouth and it's own merit, I would say that IS success. No? Then what would be successful? Globally, Apple has less than 10% share...I guess Apple must be a dismal failure as well. In fact, according to stats from w3schools (http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_os.asp) Mac is only marginally ahead of Linux globally...at less than 5%...fail? Also, Linux DOES have corporate backing. Dell pushes Ubuntu, Novell pushes SuSE, and don't forget Red Hat. Linux may not dominate the desktop...hell, only Windows does, and not even MS's latest offering (Which is also a fail). However, I would venture to guess that this very site is hosted on Linux, most of the sites you visit are hosted on Linux. A large % of e-mail you read every day goes through a Linux machine, the stocks you buy and sell, the "secure" online bank transactions and pretty much everything else you do online runs on or relies on Linux...success? Dave…you KNEW I would chime in…and here it is.
I guess it depends a lot on what you define as successful. I read somewhere recently that estimated computer shipments, globally, for 2008 should be around 290 million. Let’s assume that, based on your figures, only 1% end up running Linux. That’s stil 2.9 million Linux machines. Considering Linux receives almost zero marketing and relies solely on word of mouth and it’s own merit, I would say that IS success. No? Then what would be successful? Globally, Apple has less than 10% share…I guess Apple must be a dismal failure as well. In fact, according to stats from w3schools (http://www.w3schools.com/browsers/browsers_os.asp) Mac is only marginally ahead of Linux globally…at less than 5%…fail?
Also, Linux DOES have corporate backing. Dell pushes Ubuntu, Novell pushes SuSE, and don’t forget Red Hat. Linux may not dominate the desktop…hell, only Windows does, and not even MS’s latest offering (Which is also a fail). However, I would venture to guess that this very site is hosted on Linux, most of the sites you visit are hosted on Linux. A large % of e-mail you read every day goes through a Linux machine, the stocks you buy and sell, the “secure” online bank transactions and pretty much everything else you do online runs on or relies on Linux…success?

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