Linux-Windows gap to remain for five years

“Lachal said: “Usability is not a problem with Linux, but the
issue lies with application support.”

“John Brand, Hydrasight’s research director, said in an e-mail
interview such support issues have plagued Linux, and still do.
“The majority of organizations still find application
incompatibility and lifecycle management an issue for Linux-based
desktops,” he said.

“Linux can be suitable for “light use” by some members of a
company, but this mix-and-match approach where both Windows and
Linux platforms are deployed is not typically considered
cost-effective, Brand explained.”

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