The Problems of Counting Linux Desktops | Linux Today

The Problems of Counting Linux Desktops

Written By
SJV
Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols
Sep 4, 2007

“Here’s what we know beyond doubt. First, the Linux desktop is
gaining in popularity. Second, it’s doing so at the expense of the
Windows desktop. After that, things get muddy.

“For example, our recent DesktopLinux survey results, clearly
show that there is simply more interest in Linux desktop. After
all, more than twice as many people filled out our survey this year
when compared to the 2006 survey…”

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SJV

Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

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