FWD: Red Hat: Linux desktop should take on MS

[Miles Lane <miles megapathdsl net>]

http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104-938700.html

Highlights:

"We think we can deliver a fully integrated solution that is based on
open-source technologies," Szulik said. A year ago, information
technology executives didn't consider the issue, but "I would say it's
accelerating (and) showing up in three to four conversations a month now
with chief information officers."

Countries whose general population can't afford high-priced computers
also are a reasonable market. Red Flag Linux is making major inroads in
China, Kusnetzky said, but worldwide and in Asia, Red Hat leads in
desktop Linux market share.