Tag: Fedora

XP SP3 and Vista SP1 Will Own Linux-Free Desktops until Windows 7

April 18, 2008 by Jason

Even though with the advent of Vista the open source saw the ripe moment for Linux to strengthen its grip over consumer PCs, the fact of the matter is that still holds a firm grip over the vast majority of desktops worldwide. And there is no change visible on the horizon, especially as the two largest vendors of Linux operating systems have no plans to go against . Neither nor feel that Linux has sufficient driving force behind it in order to go against , which until 7 will largely be represented by XP Service Pack 3 and Vista SP1.

President and CEO Ronald Hovsepian, revealed to InformationWorld that Linux will fail to become popular until 7, and even beyond. The immediate reason for this is the slow pace at which the Linux consumer market is growing. “The market for the desktop for the next three to five years is mainly enterprise-related,” Hovsepian explained. As a direct consequence, is focusing the bulk of its efforts on winning over corporate desktops and technology enthusiasts. Read More»