“… one result is sure within a few years: a metamorphosis in
what we have on our desktop as well as who provides it.
“The most likely move right now appears to be to Linux (a
freeware follow-on to Unix developed by Unix core developers) and
dedicated hardware. Whether we are talking about single-use
servers, specialized desktops or both, the opportunity for a
hardware vendor to take Linux and create a unique and
differentiable offering is stronger than ever before. We believe it
likely that at least one vendor will deliver such a system within
12 months. If others follow, this could spell the beginning of
Microsoft’s decline and the emergence of a new desktop
standard…”