Linux on Death Row: Blame it on Windows 7

On January 28, 2009 · 4 Comments

Since the announcement of Windows 7, some rumors and comments have been invading the internet filled with bad news for the Linux Community. Just when the Linux Desktop was having some serious gains on the market, Microsoft released Windows 7 as a solution for: a) Replace the failed Windows Vista, b) Offer a better solution for those corporate users with Windows XP, and c) As and advance of the hard times coming for the Linux and even the Mac OS X fans.

I know a lot of people will argue that it is premature to have an assumption like this but if you have had the opportunity to try out the Windows 7 Beta, you will now for sure what I’m talking about.

Based on this and to make things more interesting, I will be posting some polls around:

- Is Linux on a Death Row?

- Does Windows 7 stand out against Mac OS X?

Additionally, I have found some information supporting this post here: http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/01/26/linux-keeps-dying/

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  • Fred

    Typical Winfanboiz ignorance. Too many ignorant people are placing high opinions.

    I’ll tell you why it is utter garbage:

    1. Linux isn’t a corporation, but a community – therefore it can’t die, because it can’t go bankrupt and be sold. No one owns it.

    2. As a community, there will always be people that have the passion and enthusiasm to keep it going.

    3. Most large servers on the internet use Linux. Windows 7 is a desktop based Operating System.

    4. Microsoft have alienated a lot of their customers with Vista, so regardless of how pretty Windows 7 looks (and let’s face it, it is only playing catchup with Mac OS and Compiz Fusion on Linux), people will still look to switch, based on lost goodwill.

    5. Why would anyone consider talking about the “death” of an OS that only holds 1-2% of the desktop market? Seems a ridiculous point to argue. The only way for Linux is up. The only way for Microsoft with 90-something-% of the market is down.

    6. All these people are basing these arguments on Microsoft releasing the OS to market on time. History has shown that this is unlikely.

    7. Lucky 7 – the beta has all DRM disabled. The final version probably won’t. The draconian level of DRM (if it does go ahead), as stated, will make computers slower, more frustrating and less useful. No one likes having their legal MP3 or DVD banned because of their OS. This was going to happen with Vista until there was a massive uproar. Obviously Microsoft haven’t learned from this.

  • Fred

    Typical Winfanboiz ignorance. Too many ignorant people are placing high opinions.

    I’ll tell you why it is utter garbage:

    1. Linux isn’t a corporation, but a community – therefore it can’t die, because it can’t go bankrupt and be sold. No one owns it.

    2. As a community, there will always be people that have the passion and enthusiasm to keep it going.

    3. Most large servers on the internet use Linux. Windows 7 is a desktop based Operating System.

    4. Microsoft have alienated a lot of their customers with Vista, so regardless of how pretty Windows 7 looks (and let’s face it, it is only playing catchup with Mac OS and Compiz Fusion on Linux), people will still look to switch, based on lost goodwill.

    5. Why would anyone consider talking about the “death” of an OS that only holds 1-2% of the desktop market? Seems a ridiculous point to argue. The only way for Linux is up. The only way for Microsoft with 90-something-% of the market is down.

    6. All these people are basing these arguments on Microsoft releasing the OS to market on time. History has shown that this is unlikely.

    7. Lucky 7 – the beta has all DRM disabled. The final version probably won’t. The draconian level of DRM (if it does go ahead), as stated, will make computers slower, more frustrating and less useful. No one likes having their legal MP3 or DVD banned because of their OS. This was going to happen with Vista until there was a massive uproar. Obviously Microsoft haven’t learned from this.

  • admin

    Thanks for your thoughts. You’ve made really good points on your comment:

    1) Linux isn’t a corporation, but a community – therefore it can’t die

    R. You’re right about this. It won’t die – literally. But for sure it will see its user base reduced (regular and corporate users)

    2) As a community, there will always be people that have the passion and enthusiasm to keep it going.

    R. Still, “geek” wise community. Not reaching the home “regular joe” user.

    3) Most large servers on the internet use Linux.

    R. I was referring to the Desktop OS (Ubuntu, Mac OSX, Windows 7 specifically) – my bad…didn’t include this on the original post

    4) Microsoft have alienated a lot of their customers with Vista

    R. People has been “on the line” to migrate to a good OS. Unfortunately, Vista it hasn’t. Neither Mac OS X or Linux are able to offer a Corporate friendly product (Desktop-wise speaking)

    5) Why would anyone consider talking about the “death” of an OS that only holds 1-2% of the desktop market?

    R. Lately, we noticed a HUGE increase on market share from Desktop Linux OS and Mac OSX, so it makes sense to discuss upcoming possibilities for the market

    6) All these people are basing these arguments on Microsoft releasing the OS to market on time.

    R. Because of current MS situation and the Economic downturn, you can bet MS will launch Windows 7 this year. Even sooner than expected.

    7) Lucky 7 – the beta has all DRM disabled.

    R. We have to wait for the final release to see if this is going to be a real issue.

    BTW, I’m not a “Winfanboiz” ;) Just trying to put some discussion on the plate around Linux, Mac OS X and Windows 7.

  • admin

    Thanks for your thoughts. You’ve made really good points on your comment:

    1) Linux isn’t a corporation, but a community – therefore it can’t die

    R. You’re right about this. It won’t die – literally. But for sure it will see its user base reduced (regular and corporate users)

    2) As a community, there will always be people that have the passion and enthusiasm to keep it going.

    R. Still, “geek” wise community. Not reaching the home “regular joe” user.

    3) Most large servers on the internet use Linux.

    R. I was referring to the Desktop OS (Ubuntu, Mac OSX, Windows 7 specifically) – my bad…didn’t include this on the original post

    4) Microsoft have alienated a lot of their customers with Vista

    R. People has been “on the line” to migrate to a good OS. Unfortunately, Vista it hasn’t. Neither Mac OS X or Linux are able to offer a Corporate friendly product (Desktop-wise speaking)

    5) Why would anyone consider talking about the “death” of an OS that only holds 1-2% of the desktop market?

    R. Lately, we noticed a HUGE increase on market share from Desktop Linux OS and Mac OSX, so it makes sense to discuss upcoming possibilities for the market

    6) All these people are basing these arguments on Microsoft releasing the OS to market on time.

    R. Because of current MS situation and the Economic downturn, you can bet MS will launch Windows 7 this year. Even sooner than expected.

    7) Lucky 7 – the beta has all DRM disabled.

    R. We have to wait for the final release to see if this is going to be a real issue.

    BTW, I’m not a “Winfanboiz” ;) Just trying to put some discussion on the plate around Linux, Mac OS X and Windows 7.