E-mail 'crucial' to future of desktop Linux

Iria · Dec 1, 2005, 04:37 PM

E-mail will be the most significant factor governing the uptake of Linux on the desktop, according to a new study.

The Desktop Linux Client Survey 2005, released this week by the Open Source Development Labs, found that the lack of a powerful e-mail application could hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop.

A lack of application support is also holding back Linux, according to the survey of more than 3,300 users.
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Dec 1, 2005, 04:37 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	E-mail 'crucial' to future of desktop Linux E-mail will be the most significant factor governing the uptake of Linux on the desktop, according to a new study. The Desktop Linux Client Survey 2005, released this week by the Open Source Development Labs, found that the lack of a powerful e-mail application could hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop. A lack of application support is also holding back Linux, according to the survey of more than 3,300 users. ____________ Read More / Source: News.com