Has Linux adoption peaked?

Posted on Monday, June 06 2005 @ 14:05 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

According to a survey the adoption of Linux seems to be slowing. Use of Linux on servers was recorded in 53 percent of the 500 surveyed US companies, while this time only 7 percent of the companies planned to adopt Linux. This is the lowest figure since September 2003.

"This is the first indication we've seen that [Linux] adoption may be hitting a wall," the report said, continuing: "These data should ease concerns among Microsoft investors about the impact of Linux on Windows in the server market -- success by both is not mutually exclusive and Microsoft seems to be more than holding its own."

More details at The Inquirer

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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