“We are pretty confident that the usability and visual enhancements to the Linux desktop will fuel more growth in this market. We think this should give customers more choice and confidence to begin integrating open solutions.”
Christine Martino
“We are starting to see the growth of companion devices that sit side-by-side with the desktop systems. It is looking more likely that this is where Linux will find a place.”
Dan Kusnetzky
“There is some functionality difference between a Microsoft thick client and a Linux desktop and many employers believe there are productivity gains to be had,”
Jack Messman
“The issue with Linux has always been the desktop, ... a non-starter on the desktop for all kinds of reasons.”
Michael Gartenberg
“It'll be six months before Linux really hits the desktop.”
Chris DiBona
“Our goal is very simply to become the desktop for e-businesses.”
Larry Ellison
“[Desktop search] is very valuable for corporate workers, ... Once they understand [how to use] desktop search, [workers] can't conceive of a time when they did not have it.”
Whit Andrews
