Windows and Linux embark on an enterprise environment

Microsoft worked with XenSource Inc., a Linux software maker, to make sure the files created on Windows PCs can be used in Linux systems. This is the first positive move of the software giant with the open source world.

The owners of the two open source operating systems and closed source code are proposing "both convenient" solutions when competing on the enterprise environment. Mr. Bill Hilf, Chief Strategy Officer of Microsoft, revealed the above information in the LinuxWorld Conference opened in Boston (USA) on April 6. Mr. Hilf also considered this as one of Microsoft's strategic points, "melting" the relationship between the world's largest software maker and companies, software developers for Linux free operating systems. .

Market share of operating systems on personal computers and servers.( Source: IDG )

According to a recent study by IDC, Windows led the server operating system group in 2005 in terms of revenue, reaching $ 17.7 billion in revenue and 11% in market share. Linux, though only reaching 5.7 billion USD, is operating at 23% market share.

Also on the announcement of the cooperation with Linux, Microsoft also announced the success of a Windows installation contract for computers in China, produced by TCL Group and Tsinghua Tongfang Co.

This deal is a Microsoft victory over piracy in the world's second largest computer market. The company had to mobilize the Chinese government to mitigate software theft and increase sales here to counter stagnant growth in Europe and the United States.

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