Linux is a huge success in mobile. Linux is a huge success in servers (and Ubuntu in particular seems to be doing very well in servers, congratulations).
But Linux on the desktop seems to be going nowhere fast [netmarketshare.com] as far as market share is concerned.
In your opinion, what would have to happen in order for Linux to start gaining ground in the desktop?
by Anonymous Coward writes:
on Thursday November 29, 2012 @03:05AM (#42127119)
When Canonical or Google: Why not take the European courts imposing buying Microsoft Windows along with nearly all laptop brands and models? See: http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/other/l26061_en.htm Inside:
DEFINITION OF VERTICAL RESTRAINTS The negative effects on the market that may result from vertical restraints which EC competition law aims to prevent are as follows: * limitations on the freedom of consumers to purchase goods or services in a Member State.
If the relevant market share is above the 30% threshold, it is necessary to assess whether the vertical agreement distorts competition. The following factors to be taken into consideration are: the market position of the supplier, competitors and the buyer, entry barriers, the nature of the product, etc;
Specifically in Spain and other countries where it is virtually impossible to buy a laptop without Windows or require cost not charge any store.
How to succeed on the desktop? (Score:5, Interesting)
Linux is a huge success in mobile. Linux is a huge success in servers (and Ubuntu in particular seems to be doing very well in servers, congratulations).
But Linux on the desktop seems to be going nowhere fast [netmarketshare.com] as far as market share is concerned.
In your opinion, what would have to happen in order for Linux to start gaining ground in the desktop?
Re:How to succeed on the desktop? (Score:0)
When Canonical or Google:
Why not take the European courts imposing buying Microsoft Windows along with nearly all laptop brands and models?
See:
http://europa.eu/legislation_summaries/other/l26061_en.htm
Inside:
DEFINITION OF VERTICAL RESTRAINTS
The negative effects on the market that may result from vertical restraints which EC competition law aims to prevent are as follows:
* limitations on the freedom of consumers to purchase goods or services in a Member State.
If the relevant market share is above the 30% threshold, it is necessary to assess whether the vertical agreement distorts competition. The following factors to be taken into consideration are: the market position of the supplier, competitors and the buyer, entry barriers, the nature of the product, etc;
Specifically in Spain and other countries where it is virtually impossible to buy a laptop without Windows or require cost not charge any store.