Finally, some realistic numbers
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| Author | Content |
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| caitlyn Nov 05, 2009 3:35 PM EDT |
We've all known that the MS claims were BS. Now, at least, we have some data to back it up. |
| caitlyn Nov 06, 2009 11:50 AM EDT |
I'm surprised there hasn't been more discussion of this. 32% of the netbook market is a big deal right now. It translates to about 8% of the total market and would be pretty solid proof that Linux market share is in double digits on the desktop. 10% is often considered the point at which things become interesting for ISVs. |
| dinotrac Nov 07, 2009 9:35 AM EDT |
caitlyn -- But that 32% includes a lot of sales where PC penetration is low and price sensitivity high. In other words, no existing infrastructure with which to compete. Lots of money, good for manufacturers, but not apples to apples. |
| montezuma Nov 07, 2009 10:27 AM EDT |
I wonder whether this will force Microsoft to retain XP or else drastically reduce the price of a fully functional 7 installation on a netbook. They tried to introduce a crippleware version of 7 I recall but that didn't fly. It must be an unusual sensation for Ballmer to have some real market competition for a change: From linux here, from apple on more powerful machines and from Android and Apple on smartphones. In the latter case I suspect they are already dead in the water. |
| TxtEdMacs Nov 07, 2009 2:16 PM EDT |
Quoting:... In the latter case I suspect they are already dead in the water.Maybe, but absolutely NOT a certainty ... indeed whose body* do you see floating lifeless in that fluid state of matter? YBT * MS** or the obstreperous client? * Never underestimate ROI of a well executed contract ... |
| montezuma Nov 07, 2009 4:56 PM EDT |
TxtEdMacs, Here is my source: http://arstechnica.com/microsoft/news/2009/08/windows-mobile... Pretty low market share. They are being creamed by Symbian, Iphone and Android.... |
| TxtEdMacs Nov 07, 2009 6:34 PM EDT |
Is this really a LXer forum page? Then something is grievously amiss* on this date, location and time. Since when are any of my posts not carrying a proper tag default to a serious take on anything? Answered with reason and statistics? The world has gone mad. I can only say I am flummoxed and ashamed my persona is so misunderstood. YBT * Being taken seriously in the absence of [serious] tags. |
| montezuma Nov 08, 2009 9:45 AM EDT |
Are you implying Lxer isn't interested in serious discussion or am I misreading your humor? If the latter is the case I apologise but the the internet is a very monochromatic filter of human discourse. |
| montezuma Nov 08, 2009 2:43 PM EDT |
Another death notice here: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10392926-64.html?tag=newsL... Huzzahh! |
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