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What is Linux missing?

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by jwallen

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Hello everyone....

I'd like to our readers opinion on what Linux is missing? Is it applications (if so what specific types of applications)? Is it support (if so on what level)?

As the editor in chief of Linux content on TechProGuild I'm always wanting to hear from all sides where Linux needs to go today. ;-)

Thank you so much.

jack wallen
editor in chief of Linux content
TechProGuild

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by nialadrol

Jack,

IMHO, it's not what Linux's missing? The question should be : What is the added value if I choose it to replace something else? (at least for the desktop environment where applications are not as numerous as Microsoft apps).

If you lookat various sources of information, you'll see as a trend that Linux is proposed on the server-side, as a specific server (e.g. print server, mail server, Web server, fax server, etc.) but rarely as a substitute for the desktop.

Enterprises are afraid of lack of support, even if the big names (e.g. IBM) are claiming to support it. This area has to mature a little bit more to assure IT managers.

Thanks,

Alain Lord
IT Architect

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