When The Linux User Numbers Don’t Add Up

I for one, grow tired of all of the hot air about how desktop Linux has reached “this percentage” or “when is it going to be ready for the desktop”. Look, use it, don’t use it, really am not of the mind to care at this point. For me personally, I have made money with Linux, switched businesses over to Linux personally and have found based on my own experiences, that most of the world is moving in this direction quickly.

Yes, there will continue to be some legacy applications that keep people from making the switch. And there will also likely be the US based majority who need their OS to remain click-n-drool compatible. I mean, installing a packaged application like something from GetDeb.net clearly requires second education. What with the point and clicking, what have ya.

As for the points brought up in this article specifically, I will only say this. Considering the FACT that there is no means of successfully and accurately tracking a free OS that lacks sales figures or product keys, trying to do so is a complete waste of time. It is clear to me that those companies who wish to participate, are. Those who choose not to, are not. Good for them.

While I would be inclinded to agree that US usage of Linux is quite small, the fact of the matter is overseas, it would not even shock me at all to see it beginning to approach 10% or more. I say this based on my own experience based on trends overseas, research I have done over the years and the complete lack of Apple in these markets. In areas where Windows is pirated heavily or too expensive, Linux is the second choice - simple logic. It’s a matter of availability.