Windows 7 The Linux killer and Ubuntu Going Mainstream
Filed under: Computers, Software | By: Daniel
Posted on: January 12, 2009 | 22 Comments
Last month hundreds of controversial software developers met at Mountain View, Calif (Google headquarters), this group of people are very capable of overthrowing the likes of Windows. Everyone at this meeting was talking about billionaire Mark Shuttleworth and something called Ubuntu (the most popular form of Linux).
Ubuntu and its leader (Mark Shuttleworth) have plans of going mainstream, it’s his view that “the open process produces better stuff” and Ubuntu has amazed many at it’s success in a Windows marketplace. You can read the full details of this meeting at Google HQ and why Ubuntu could make a lot more ground on Windows over at nytimes.
On Network World they have a very different view about Linux and Ubuntu, it’s their view that Windows 7 is a Linux killer and will stop any chance of Linux gaining on Microsoft Windows. We are not sure why they see Windows 7 as a Linux killer and not a Mac killer but what does all this say about Vista?
They show details on loads of open source apps for Windows and give reasons as to why Windows 7 will kill Linux, it’s funny that Open Source apps have been a focus considering they have always been on Windows. Check out their article here.
Do you see Windows 7 as a Linux killer?
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I have been chasing the Linux desktop dream for years!!! When I bought my computer kit, about 5 years ago and still using now, I planned on using Linux, not Windows. After many problems with the sound not working, I broke down and bought windows XP Home Edition. Turned out to be a defective motherboard, not Linux. Still Linux never fully worked for me.
Now the previous OS I used was Windows 98. I describe this POS as like driving a car down the road and slowly having a lug nut come off your wheel one at a time. I reinstalled the OS every 6 months. But XP was great. Only once did I have to reinstall because a WELL KNOWN anti-spyware program hosed my registry.
But recently my brother-in-law introduced me to Ubuntu. I loaded the KDE version and I was blown away. Everything worked!! Right out of the box, so to speak. What a great distro.
Now I have been using for many years a lot of open source software on my Windows box. OpenOffice, TuxGuitar, Audacity, PDF Creator, Firefox, and Thunderbird, to name a few. The only program I have not found a replacement for is Quickbooks Pro (with time tracking). GNU cash can replace Quicken from what I’ve heard. The open source programs are great and I avoid MS when possible.
I’m looking to use Linux more than Windows now. I mean why should I throw away $50.00 an year on security software for Windows because they want an insecure OS.
I hate Microsoft and like the Linux architecture. So after a long story, I think Ubuntu can give Windows 7 a run for their money.
I am a windows administrator and windows will stay where it is for now.
That being said, the 9.04 version of ubuntu server combining samba 3.3 openldap and likewise look to be a huge step tward an enterprise level directory access server/domain controller. If the ubuntu personel figure that out, it will be a HUGE if not back breaking blow to Microsoft. Active directory domain controllers are what keep microsoft on top in the commercial world. The rest of their products get a helping hand and play off of their domain controller dominance.
As far as desktops, I think windows 7 will be a smash hit. It is a repeat of history with win2k flop to winxp (the completed version of 2k). Vista flop to windows 7 (the completed version of vista) But I think in the long run, Ubuntu is going to make huge inroads into the desktop market. Why? because I dont even have to get off my rear end to aquire an application that I want that is free! Sure this is countered by the fact that people use word, excel, outlook and whatnot…but if some company was smart enough to sell ubuntu computers for 100 bucks cheaper with a full office suite…I think many people would switch. This will cause more gaming companies to seriously consider linux versions of their games which when that becomes standard, that is a whole boat load of people that will switch because it is a no brainer.
Yet another Linux Killer product from Microsoft?
I personally would not change my Linux for any Windows version. People being happy with Windows can simply keep using Windows, its an option as valid as Linux (I used Windows during several years). But now I am more productive, and have more fun at my Linux Laptop and Desktop than at any Windows.
Plus, being a technician which runs hundreds of OS installations a month, I can say that Linux hardware support its way better than any Windows hardware support. I don’t need to worry for downloading any drivers or use any paid program to help me at it on Linux. Of corse… IF you get caught at the situation of needing a Linux driver (this is rare, but can happens on recent released hardware), you are toast. At least till somebody hacks a driver (takes some months). But thats scenario its very rare living in America (And I don’t mean United States of America).
Its so sad that we have to have flame wars, is this some basic insecurity from windoze users.
after evaluating linux for a year, eventually, I switch to Linux Ubuntu. Many organizations are on their way to Linux !!!. Say good bye to windows. No more spending on OS (and softwares too).
Folks, I’ve used some sort of windows since 3.1, and I just tried Ubuntu, and I must say I can’t believe how simple it is. I tried a live CD and it just worked, I was able to get on my wireless network without any hassles at all, much less than windows, and I can play music, and watch movies, what ever I want to do in just 15 minutes of my time, I had my mail client POP3 and SMTP setup in a couple of minutes without any manuals, help, support whatever. I can’t wait to find a decent CAD program so I can say good buy to windows Vista. That’s the only thing keeping me on the Windows wagon. As far as Open Office, it’s far superior to MS Office, I’ve used it on windows since Star Office 5.1. I think the guy who claims it doesn’t work on 6 of his computers is a plant or a nut. I’ve been around computers since 1986 because of CAD design, but I’m ready to say bye bye to MS Windows for good.