“I have been covering trends in this industry long enough to
know a few things are sure to happen with Linux.
First, the product will not be able to measure up to the hype
from those that despise Microsoft and are eager for any alternative
to arise. It also will not be nearly as problematic as Microsoft
and its followers will spin it. The press will hype it for the fact
that it is an interesting story.”
“The reality is, in the case of Linux as in all those
developments before, it will be the channel along with its
customers that will do the real testing and prodding and eventually
make the real decision as to whether Linux is just another version
of Unix or a viable contender for large numbers of deployment
scenarios.”