Linux will break the dominance of Windows desktop computers

Article title: Linux will break the dominance of Windows desktops. Linux is a technology channel of the IT lab in China. Includes basic categories such as desktop applications, Linux system management, kernel research, embedded systems, and open source.

Of course, the prophets keep saying that Linux will soon become the mainstream. Linux has gained high praise in terms of security and stability and is widely used in enterprise servers. This naturally makes Linux an alternative to breaking Microsoft's dominant position in Windows. However, as of now, Linux PCs only account for 2% of the market share.

However, this time there is indeed evidence of growth in Linux. Although Microsoft's latest version of Windows Vista has the best features, this operating system requires more advanced hardware configuration, which increases the sales price of PCs.

At present, the PC market, one of the most popular markets in the PC industry, is cheap. laptops of less than $400 have become a reality. some laptops are suitable for Linux operating systems, for example, the Asus computer's easy pc and OLPC organization make a $200 OX laptop for children. Intel's small "netbooks" laptops also use Linux.

For PC manufacturers, Linux is not only free, but also more suitable for applications on cheap computers than Microsoft Vista. Amazon's best-selling website is the Linux product of several Asus computers. Although Walmart has recently stopped selling Linux PCs in some stores, it says it will sell such products online.

Commercial computing vendors have discovered that open-source software desktops are particularly attractive to developing markets that focus on prices. For example, a PC distributor in Eastern Europe is using IBM and Red Hat software to create a desktop computer without Microsoft software for the Eastern European market.

In addition, changes in computer application concepts will also benefit Linux. The rise of network-based applications will reduce the demand for desktop computer software, and more activities will come from internet browsers. Basic operating systems will be less important.

More importantly, if the desktop operating system disappears from the background, PC vendors will actively adopt the Linux system to save costs. The fees paid by large PC manufacturers to Microsoft Windows are different and are not disclosed. However, it is generally considered that each PC has more than $50.