The Germans Love Laptop Linux. So Why Don't We?
In Germany, two of the top 10 best-selling laptops currently run Linux. What do these folks know that we don't?
It's an interesting trend, and it raises questions about the current debate in the United States over whether desktop Linux stands a chance against Windows. According to the prevailing wisdom, while Linux has a bright future in other markets, including servers and mobile devices, it simply faces too many obstacles to gain any real traction on the desktop.
The popularity of Linux laptops in Germany suggests otherwise. The question remains, however: What accounts for the discrepancy?
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