[ILUG] How much is Linux used?

[John Orford]

Hi All,

I haven't read the whole thread.  But a few points:

The original poster wanted to know whether it Linux was popular enough to 
justify releasing his software on the platform.

In answer to that: on the face of it Windows may look like a better bet, but  
Windows may not be the better target platform, if there are already other 
packages which fulfill the same role as your program will.

My other point is:

I am quite happy that Linux hasn't got a large share of the desktop market.  
The advantages of using an "alternative" OS far out way the disadvantages, in 
my case at least.

When Linux is used by a large % of desktop users, I will probably start using 
Hurd or something (;)) rather than having to deal with the culture that will 
come with high market share (shareware, viruses, spyware etc...).

John.