“In the first four months of next year, CRN forecasts spending
to be up about 17 percent in dollar terms. Looking further out, CRN
sees a strong second quarter as the effect of Windows 2000 reaches
its peak, and better-than-average third and fourth quarters as
Linux begins to take hold and companies tap the potential of other
emerging technologies, such as wireless communications….”
“And what about Linux, which burst onto the scene this year and
is taking dead aim at Windows’ domination of the desktop and
server? The Linux bandwagon has been gathering steam all year, with
many major vendors jumping on board. The next step is close at
hand; companies such as Corel Corp. will have Linux-based
application software hitting the market early next year.”
“Combine this activity with Microsoft’s more recent inclination
to step lightly in the shadow of the U.S. Department of Justice,
and you can look for Linux to grab at least a 10 percent share
of the operating system market by of next year.“