Linux system is gradually marginalized: the share is negligible

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According to foreign media reports, although the Linux system is widely optimistic because of its flexibility and practicality, but from the performance in recent years, due to With fewer and fewer users, Linux has been marginalized in the desktop operating system space. In the server field, the aura of the Linux operating system is still dazzling. According to a report released by market research firm IDC in 2010, 20% of servers in the market are equipped with Linux operating systems. Other survey reports also pointed out that the Linux operating system's market share in the server field continues to increase.

Recently, some media said that only one Amazon company has 500,000 servers in its data center equipped with Linux operating system. These servers are distributed around the world and provide a solid foundation for Amazon to drive cloud services. There is no doubt that this is a strong signal that the Linux operating system is about to become the dominant player in the server field.

But in the field of desktop operating systems, the market share of Linux systems is almost negligible. In this area, Windows has an absolute lead. Although the share of Mac OS X is still far from that of Windows, Mac OS X is still a force that cannot be ignored in the market. The Linux system has been widely optimistic, but now the system has been forgotten, except for occasional attention. Linux's market share in desktop operating systems is less than 1%.

In order to be able to experience the Linux system, the author used the Ubuntu version as a desktop operating system for one month. In this month, although the Linux system can satisfy all desktop applications, I always feel very uncomfortable. When the author wants to complete daily work in a convenient way, it is necessary to constantly adjust the system, which is too cumbersome. The author believes that abandoning the use of the Windows system in order to experience Linux, which consumes a lot of energy, is too much to lose. Finally, since the tools that were previously used in Windows were not found in the Linux system, and the Linux system could not be synchronized with the iPhone or iPad, I had to stop using the system.

Of course, you can't think that this is all wrong with the Linux system. Although Microsoft and Apple's research and development capabilities can ensure that they respond to user needs faster, they have not done so and will not do so. The main reason is that Linux's share of desktop operating systems is too small and has little impact.

Linux systems also have some advantages, such as having a very good support system and a group of loyal technical users. They are willing to help users who are using Linux for the first time. Although it is difficult for you to find them, in the forums related to Linux systems, there are hidden savvy technical experts who will not figure out some basic things. Look down on you.

As a server operating system, Linux is extremely powerful. If your company is going to replace or add servers, Linux is the best choice because it's great. However, if you plan to buy some personal computers, then you will continue to use Windows or Mac OS X systems, and Linux is too inconvenient to use.

The author understands that the Linux system still has a group of loyal fans, who are always confident in this operating system and will even attack the content of this article. They might say that the Windows system is like garbage, and Mac OS X is even more evil. Until the Linux system is used, their souls can rest in peace, so they will never return to the past after they have tasted the benefits.

But the influence of these users on the desktop operating system landscape is too weak, and it is impossible to change the marginalization of the Linux system. Ordinary consumers will not consider Linux when choosing an operating system, and will only consider its competitor Windows or Mac OS X. The main reason is that there are too few software vendors developing third-party applications for Linux systems, which makes it difficult for ordinary consumers to adapt, and these users simply cannot get help through the user community or the exchange forum. For technology enthusiasts or hackers, the Linux system is a great weapon, but for the general public, it is worthless.

So, let's take a long-term view, although we still can't see the future of Linux in the field of desktop operating systems. Now, the discussion about Linux becoming an important member of the desktop operating system is over, and the battle between Windows and Mac OS X is the subject of the field.

In addition, we are now in the post-PC era. Windows and Mac OS X are facing up-and-coming talents like iOS and Android, but it is still difficult to guarantee success, let alone weaker Linux. However, the Android system also uses the Linux architecture, which is a small comfort for Linux supporters.