Linux 2015

[griz]

Linux does not have market share because it does not participate in a market.

Linux will never gain ground until its usable for Mom and Pops.

My mom and pop have been using Linux for over 5 years now. When they encounter Windows they despise it. I didn't teach them that, but can't help smile when it happens. My wife and kids have been using it for even longer.

I choose to use free software because I believe in it. I also believe in choice, which Linux provides in droves. I like to do things I believe in. Do you believe in Microsoft or Apple? If so why?

[heartbone]

As a result of the Microsoft® Windows® version 10 hate, I'm thinking that there will be increasing opportunities for those in the know.

2015 Linux Jobs Report: Linux Professionals in High Demand

Of course those guys probably have a somewhat biased opinion, but I'm hoping that their assertion will be proven correct.
Recent revelations make me think that some companies will begin to seriously investigate alternative OS uses where practicable.
Of course if the government decides to force corporations to use V10 by executive order,
for national security of course,
then all of this line of reasoning goes out the window and Linux would continue to languish.

Win7 peaked last June with 61% of the desktops, and is now down to 57%..
Right now the only suspense is "Will it be 10, or 8.1, that knocks XP out of the #2 Desktop OS spot?".