__/ [ Da'Punk-A ] on Wednesday 21 June 2006 22:22 \__
> nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
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>> The Linux market in China continues to grow, according to a new
>> research report from IDC. And it is apparently growing partially at the
>> expense of Linux nemesis SCO.
>>
>> IDC's "China Linux 2006-2010 Forecast and Analysis" report pegs the
>> compound annual growth rate for 2006 to 2010 of Linux in China to be 34
>> percent, bringing revenues to $51.1 million.
>>
>> In 2005, Linux revenues grew by 27 percent over 2004 reaching nearly
>> $12 million. However, Linux revenues in China are still a very small
>> part of Linux's overall global sales, which according to IDC, were $5.7
>> billion in 2005 worldwide.
>> ---------------
>> End quote
>>
>> http://www.internetnews.com/stats/article.php/3599931
>
> Yay!! Screw SCO!! *Linux cheerleading here*
The following article was very popular (largely cited) a couple of months
ago:
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/50004.html
Linux Set to Soar in China
What's more:
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2006/06/03/2003311446
Government says all new PCs must be Linux-friendly
The Chinese market share is the largest one to be won, unless I am mistaken.
Best wishes,
Roy
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