Comments on: Will Lenovo Launch Ubuntu Linux Servers?

By: Vadim P.

Vadim P. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:24:04 +0000

I see quite a few of Ubuntu-powered servers actually. People use them mostly because of the familiarity with the desktop.

Possibly because the “human-friendly” philosophy extends of the server also (see ufw).

By: Joe Panettieri

Joe Panettieri — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:14:39 +0000

Kevin: I realize Ubuntu Server Edition has a long, long way to go. But Canonical’s chances are better than 1 percent. Mind share on the desktop can generate market share on the server.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:56:54 +0000

There is about 1% chance they will offer Ubuntu Server as an option.

It will take years before Ubuntu Server can be included in the same sentance as RedHat Server [or SuSE, or any other pro-grade or corp Linux]. You don’t just break into the Linux Server market by putting out a distro.

Ubuntu Linux is for the desktop and to change this is next to impossible with the way things work. It took 100s of millions of dollars for RedHat and SuSE to get to the server and corp market. What does Canonical have?

Check some of the posts on DeveloperSide.net for related info.

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