So are you saying its Apple's fault that they do not want OSX to run on the multitude of various set-ups of crapola PC machines? They do that purposefully,
Yes, it's Apple's fault, and yes, they do it purposely. Duh.
If Apple has over 12% by 2011 and 80% of software incorporating OSS code then what percentage of the market will Linux have?
I'm betting they will match OS X.
I think they've got a tougher time. That 80% of software having "some open source component" could mean anything. It could be a little module somewhere, and maybe some pilferred code too.
As it is, I've not seen Linux use as a web client (personal computer, phone, etc.) exceed 1% of web use in many years, even the iPhone is starting to approach Linux numbers. OS X has been several times that for a few years.
"The next logical step is to ask yourself which party is responsible for the PC's lacking ability to run Mac OS."
Apple is a hardware company. They write software to enhance the hardware they sell in hope of selling more hardware. (iTunes being the classic example.) OSX was written for Macs. If they release an OSX for PC then there would be one less reason, the primary reason, to own a Mac over a PC. Apple can make a ton of money by releasing a PC version of OSX. But at the expense of their own Mac sales. And they would also inherit the headache of tech support for all those different configurations needed in the PC world. Microsoft on the other hand has no reason to stop it's OS from loading into a Mac. Microsoft can easily write the codes needed to detect the firmware that identifies that it's a Mac and keep it from loading. The same way OSX has to detect that firmware before it will load. Now Dell and HP might want otherwise, as Mac sales eats in to their sales. If Microsoft restrict their OS to PCs' then all the sales of Macs will be lost to Microsoft forever. As it stands Apple can actually own 30% of computer market while Microsoft still retain 80% of the OS market. Because a good percemtage of the Macs will also have a Microsoft OS in it. It's a win-win for Mac owners, Apple and Microsoft. It's not so rosy for Dell, HP and other PC venders. Because once a compter buyer is willing to spend over $1000.00 for a computer, then a Mac would be the logical choice. The reason being that if that person don't like OSX on a Mac he/she can always go back to the PC world. Apple couldn't care less about the buyers that are only willing to spend $500.00 or so for a computer. Dell, HP and Acer can fight amoung themselves for those buyers market shares.
I've been watching the Rapid Prototyping industry for years. I've been waiting for the day when we could have one in our homes! This is going to revolutionize the inventing process. The day is coming when the common man will be able to create a 3D prototype on his home computer, then turn around and actually create a single working model. How cool is that?
Comments
...Another example, my cousin from Europe... He was literally "taught" that Windows is the end-all, be-all, and that there are no other option...
In Soviet Russia, Windows runs YOU.
I hate summaries.
So are you saying its Apple's fault that they do not want OSX to run on the multitude of various set-ups of crapola PC machines? They do that purposefully,
Yes, it's Apple's fault, and yes, they do it purposely. Duh.
I'm betting they will match OS X.
If Apple has over 12% by 2011 and 80% of software incorporating OSS code then what percentage of the market will Linux have?
I'm betting they will match OS X.
I think they've got a tougher time. That 80% of software having "some open source component" could mean anything. It could be a little module somewhere, and maybe some pilferred code too.
As it is, I've not seen Linux use as a web client (personal computer, phone, etc.) exceed 1% of web use in many years, even the iPhone is starting to approach Linux numbers. OS X has been several times that for a few years.
Apple is a hardware company. They write software to enhance the hardware they sell in hope of selling more hardware. (iTunes being the classic example.) OSX was written for Macs. If they release an OSX for PC then there would be one less reason, the primary reason, to own a Mac over a PC. Apple can make a ton of money by releasing a PC version of OSX. But at the expense of their own Mac sales. And they would also inherit the headache of tech support for all those different configurations needed in the PC world. Microsoft on the other hand has no reason to stop it's OS from loading into a Mac. Microsoft can easily write the codes needed to detect the firmware that identifies that it's a Mac and keep it from loading. The same way OSX has to detect that firmware before it will load. Now Dell and HP might want otherwise, as Mac sales eats in to their sales. If Microsoft restrict their OS to PCs' then all the sales of Macs will be lost to Microsoft forever. As it stands Apple can actually own 30% of computer market while Microsoft still retain 80% of the OS market. Because a good percemtage of the Macs will also have a Microsoft OS in it. It's a win-win for Mac owners, Apple and Microsoft. It's not so rosy for Dell, HP and other PC venders. Because once a compter buyer is willing to spend over $1000.00 for a computer, then a Mac would be the logical choice. The reason being that if that person don't like OSX on a Mac he/she can always go back to the PC world. Apple couldn't care less about the buyers that are only willing to spend $500.00 or so for a computer. Dell, HP and Acer can fight amoung themselves for those buyers market shares.
In Soviet Russia, Windows runs YOU.
Soviet Russia is more obsolete than MS-DOS!
If Apple has over 12% by 2011 and 80% of software incorporating OSS code then what percentage of the market will Linux have?
I'm betting they will match OS X.
In personal computer market share? Doubtful at best.
As Jeff pointed out, Linux is less than 1% of web usage, for example. Apple's worldwide marketshare easily beats that.
.
told ya so told ya so
Can you imagine printing out a 3-D print of some porn scene? I get sticky just thinking about it.
Dude.... Sex robot, sex robot, sex robot w00t.
In personal computer market share? Doubtful at best.
As Jeff pointed out, Linux is less than 1% of web usage, for example. Apple's worldwide marketshare easily beats that.
.
By 2011 the KDE and GNOME Desktops wont remotely resemble what they are in 2007 where the most recent numbers are tallied.
Hell, with Trolltech Qt 64 Cocoa it's not hard to see where apps developed for both platforms.
I've been watching the Rapid Prototyping industry for years. I've been waiting for the day when we could have one in our homes! This is going to revolutionize the inventing process. The day is coming when the common man will be able to create a 3D prototype on his home computer, then turn around and actually create a single working model. How cool is that?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_prototyping
$5000 to $1000 in 4 years
http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/08/d...5k-3d-printer/
Or build your own check out the open source RepRap.org site they are working on plans that you can build yourself.
http://reprap.org
Bill Bounds
Alpha Prototypes
"the Rapid Prototyping solution"