Readers Defend Desktop Linux's FutureReaders Defend Desktop Linux's Future

Readers say that Linux will first see widespread adoption in desktops for service workers, such as point-of-sale systems. Knowledge workers - in other words, people running Microsoft Office - will come later.

Mitch Wagner, California Bureau Chief, Light Reading

May 18, 2004

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In response to, "Desktop Linux: Some Opportunities, But Don't Hold Your Breath"

I found your comments very interesting. I almost thought you attended a different conference. It's a shame you didn't stay to the end as Clayton Christensen was a great concluding speaker, who put everything into context about the real future of Linux on the desktop.

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Mitch Wagner

California Bureau Chief, Light Reading

Mitch Wagner is California bureau chief for Light Reading.

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