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10 Things That WON'T Happen In 2009

Start The Discussion | bMighty Staff | January 07, 2009 07:05 AM

Everybody and his brother has predicted what will happen in 2009. That wasn't good enough for bMighty -- we decided to buck conventional wisdom and tell you about 10 important things that won't happen this year. Don't say we didn't warn you...

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Linux On The Desktop Goes Mainstream

The sale of netbooks rose greatly in 2008, and the forecast calls for an even stronger 2009 as workers become more mobile. And when it comes to purchasing a netbook, you're faced with the option: Windows or Linux? We predict people will continue to choose Windows.

Now don't get us wrong -- there's a lot to love about Linux. Ubuntu, a popular Linux distro, can be used to run a small business, and it has a reputation for being a secure operating system.

In addition to being installed on netbooks, Linux is showing up on smartphones, embedded devices, and kiosks. But we say that won't be enough to unseat Windows, much less any Mac operating system.

Windows outsells Linux in the netbook market, perhaps because it's simply more familiar to users than Linux. And then there are all-important compatibility issues -- there are plenty of files and data that only work in Windows.

So while we tip our hat to the Linux-based platform on the Apple iPhone, Windows will continue to be the leader on desktops.

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