2008 should be a good year for Linux. At least that’s what the experts predict. With Mac releasing a new version of OS and Windows Vista already in the market, Linux was loosing ground until recently. The sweltering international support, ready to run programs and new looks give Linux the boost it needs.
Linux has paved the way for open source. This is why Linux fans are mostly open source addicts.
For Linux, the measure has always been the number of users and not the number of developers. I think, as a matter of fact, number of users counts quite a bit. An increase in number of users means an increase in support.
Why is the user mass important?
Well, the critical mass factor comes in handy for an operating system like Linux. This is because without a rise in the critical mass, other companies associated with the OS will not release the open source drivers/codecs.
With a host of new distros and ready to run programs, Linux should see an increase in the number of users in 2008. The year 2008 is also going to witness a Linux conference in Australia. Along with this, the 64 bit Linux transformation should be complete in 2008.
I am a little skeptical about this switch over. I have been hearing about this Linux hit factor since 2004, and as of today it hasn’t been quite a hit yet. I wonder if 2008 will be a magic year for this operating system. You Never know. It could be even sooner than 2008. Personally, I love Linux and I use a computer with dual OS - Linux Red Hat and Windows. From FreeBSD to Red Hat, Linux has come a long way. The bottom line is: 2008 is definitely going to be the year of Linux OS.
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