Linux desktop under attack, on the march

Posted by dave on Feb 9, 2005 9:00 AM EDT
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In addition to the same old accusations of lack of familiarity, applications, and support, Linux on the desktop may be facing an attack against its one clear advantage -- price. Microsoft may be willing to make deep price cuts to staunch a potential market outflow to Linux, according to Amy Wohl, a longtime software industry observer who presented a Linux desktop achievement report at the recent OSDL Enterprise Linux Summit in San Francisco.

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Bring it on! Oh, please, Brer Trey, don't throw me in the discount patch! AnonymousCoward 1 2,398 Feb 9, 2005 4:28 PM
...and that would be great! mvermeer 1 2,186 Feb 9, 2005 11:27 AM

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