Article title: fierce competition in the Chinese market over SCO in Linux. 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.
According to a recent research report released by IDC, Linux continues to grow in the Chinese market, and part of the amount will be borne by Linux's tough rival SCO. According to the report titled "Linux 2006-2010 outlook forecast and analysis in China", the annual growth rate of Linux in China over the past few years will be 34%, it is equivalent to a profit of $51.1 million.
In 2005, Linux revenue increased by 2004 from 27%, about $12 million. However, for Linux's $2005 billion in the world in 5.7 billion, its revenue in China still accounts for a relatively small proportion. The growth of Linux in China in 2005 was mainly due to the replacement of SCO Unix in a large range of projects such as large banks and communications and Internet cafes ".
Several weeks ago, SCO launched OpenServer 6 as one of its efforts to compete for the Chinese market. However, Linux is already one of China's largest banks, and ICBC has gained a firm foothold in its systems and has been widely used in many fields. "So in mid 2006, the price war on this market will be inevitable ."