Linux, Windows and rPi

rickman · 2015-08-03T00:13:07+00:00

I was thinking about Linux and how it has not impacted Windows much either in sales or design. I suppose there are a few markets where Linux has a significant impact on Windows sales, but for the most part I think MS doesn't need to fear a loss of sales due to Linux. But MS has decided to port Windows 10 to the rPi. I have no idea how well Windows 10 will work, even on the new rPi 2 with more memory. I can only imagine that MS is concerned that the rPi will be influencing young minds with their exposure to the rPi and planting seeds which will someday seriously impact their market. Anyone think this is likely? Will the rPi help Linux gain significant user share over Windows in the days ahead? I remember some years ago when I bought a Walmart PC which at $235 was significantly cheaper than any other I could find. No small part of this was the "Lindows" OS which was a version of Linux. I'm thinking this is part of the rational for MS going to a subscription service for Windows 10. I'm also wondering if this might backfire on them giving users multiple opportunities (every year when the payment is due) to cancel their subscription and install a Linux OS. -- Rick