Microsoft slowly coming to it's demise?
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
Code2326 wrote:
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Where is the /begin sarcasm tag ?
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
These kind of articles are so tiresome. They are based on pure fantasy. The same type of folks predicted the entire world would be on VoIP by now and that Linux would rule the desktop. The same folks probably also repeatedly predicted an increase in Apple market share. Yawn. :zzz:
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
Code2326 wrote:
I know this is a prediction
You'd better. :zzz:
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Code2326 wrote:
I know this is a prediction
You'd better. :zzz:
Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself. - Cicero ப்ரம்மா
Is it just me or do the continual 'Linux will replace Windows' arguments sound a little like Marxists standing around last century with hands on their workers hearts gleefully predicting the end of capitalism within a few years? I mean, I've got nothing against Linux and it's right for many applications but I get so tired of the religious wars. They're all computers, and they just process 1's and 0's.
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These kind of articles are so tiresome. They are based on pure fantasy. The same type of folks predicted the entire world would be on VoIP by now and that Linux would rule the desktop. The same folks probably also repeatedly predicted an increase in Apple market share. Yawn. :zzz:
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
Joe Woodbury wrote:
repeatedly predicted an increase in Apple market share.
If we're talking about Mac sales, it's not like they have far to go in the other direction....
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Is it just me or do the continual 'Linux will replace Windows' arguments sound a little like Marxists standing around last century with hands on their workers hearts gleefully predicting the end of capitalism within a few years? I mean, I've got nothing against Linux and it's right for many applications but I get so tired of the religious wars. They're all computers, and they just process 1's and 0's.
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brucerchapman wrote:
I mean, I've got nothing against Linux and it's right for many applications but I get so tired of the religious wars.
I am tired too and am with you. But the sad truth is that this will keep to go on. It is such a boring thing. :|
brucerchapman wrote:
They're all computers, and they just process 1's and 0's.
Well said. ;)
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
I don't think the prediction was wrong or you are at least about the trend. It won't hurt Microsoft though. They are already working in that direction and have been for some time. They'll make some cool interop product that the Linux weenies will bleed out of their eyes to have. That Mac-sapiens (yeah, strange enough to be their own race) will establish a cult (wait, they've already done that) to promote it and cry out how wonderful it is. That's a prediction, based on nothing remotely statistical and I bet I'm more right than computerweekly is.
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I don't think the prediction was wrong or you are at least about the trend. It won't hurt Microsoft though. They are already working in that direction and have been for some time. They'll make some cool interop product that the Linux weenies will bleed out of their eyes to have. That Mac-sapiens (yeah, strange enough to be their own race) will establish a cult (wait, they've already done that) to promote it and cry out how wonderful it is. That's a prediction, based on nothing remotely statistical and I bet I'm more right than computerweekly is.
Ohhhh, I hate to say this...
code-frog wrote:
That Mac-sapiens
since "sapiens" refers to "thinking", and considering everything else... wouldn't it make more sense to refer to them as.. "homo-mac"?
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Ohhhh, I hate to say this...
code-frog wrote:
That Mac-sapiens
since "sapiens" refers to "thinking", and considering everything else... wouldn't it make more sense to refer to them as.. "homo-mac"?
Where's the friggin 10 vote when you need it!?!?!:rose::cool::laugh:
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
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Ohhhh, I hate to say this...
code-frog wrote:
That Mac-sapiens
since "sapiens" refers to "thinking", and considering everything else... wouldn't it make more sense to refer to them as.. "homo-mac"?
Jim A. Johnson wrote:
homo-mac
that sounds soooo wrong!
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These kind of articles are so tiresome. They are based on pure fantasy. The same type of folks predicted the entire world would be on VoIP by now and that Linux would rule the desktop. The same folks probably also repeatedly predicted an increase in Apple market share. Yawn. :zzz:
Anyone who thinks he has a better idea of what's good for people than people do is a swine. - P.J. O'Rourke
Joe Woodbury wrote:
he same folks probably also repeatedly predicted an increase in Apple market share.
Apple has increased their market share. (But I agree with you on the rest.)
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Shog9 wrote:
I don't see it happening, at least not until it becomes pointless.
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
Just another well-crafted headline to get some publicity. I see what the article said. I also can see what it DIDN'T say: "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application exclusively/mostly/largely on Linux platforms by 2009." Wording is key here. The real headline is what I would expect for large and medium sized business. Take an example: a company with a few thousand employees is likely to have perhaps a dozen (more or less depending on nature/industry) servers. Quite likely that among these would be one key application which is Linux-only, therefore requiring the company to have a Linux server, even if they were a 100% microsoft shop otherwise. This company would be counted as part of that 25%. So would a company which is 100% Linux. So I shall not be shorting Microsoft stock anytime soon..
'Howard
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Code2326 wrote:
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Where is the /begin sarcasm tag ?
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
If you don't keep re-inventing the company and products - there is only one way to go. Just think of the greats that dominated in the past - gone almost without a trace! Microsoft has just spent a fortune on producing Vista - money well spent? Only time will tell if its another OS2........ Bob
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http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2007/01/03/220855/quarter-of-firms-on-linux-by-2009-say-analysts.htm "Around 25% of enterprises will be running mission-critical business application on Linux platforms by 2009." According to this webpage, they predict that there will be more and more of Linux platforms on pcs and servers. I know this is a prediction but there's been a growing trend of it and will it soon cover every enterprise out there? It is not just a prediction but there has to be some trend or statistics to even predict it. With that being said, will a growing number of Linux users hurt Microsoft? Microsoft makes most of its cash on Office and Windows, I believe. And now a days it is pure innovation and very different from Mac OS X. /ends sarcasm I'm not hating on Microsoft but they just doesn't add new stuff, not saying it's going to be neccessary for the casuals.
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