ZDNet Asia: IDC: Chinese Linux Market Grows Amid Barriers

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"While Linux grew steadily in China last year, the open-source operating system (OS) still faces some challenges in the country, according to IDC.

"The analyst firm noted in a report that it will take 'some time' before the Chinese Linux market is able to grow dramatically. This is due to various factors that hinder market development, including shortage of expertise in the OS, and a low acceptance of Linux among the general population..."

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