Computers, Internet access, cell-phone technology and simplified web-page design software have all become cheaper and faster in recent years, making it easier to launch some type of at-home enterprise without sinking a lot of money into it. |
For the first time in recent years, [many] firms now have a single version of the Windows operating system to support. The prospect of beginning another migration next year isn't appealing to them. |
Forrester believes that firms are more interested in stability and consistency in the PC environment than in new features. And Windows XP meets the vast majority of its users needs. |
It was perfect conditions. The pins were tough, but I hit good shots and I gave myself birdie opportunities. |
Linux has been limited to the edge of the network for tasks like Web servers . But now we are seeing it gain stature and become part of the server network. |
Notebook prices have fallen a lot over the last few years. Traditionally the people who got notebooks were business travelers, but within the last couple years companies have tried to create a more flexible working environment even for the more office-based people. |
The [February] enterprise CTP release has a lot of new features that address these key pain points. By giving its users a feature-complete version of Vista earlier in the process, enterprise customers will have a lot more exposure to -- and a much greater understanding of the impact of -- these new capabilities. |
The $100 number depends very much on the business processes a company uses to deploy. Maybe if it was completely automated, they could get down to that point. |
The adoption of Linux on the desktop will be slow because a platform migration can be expensive and time-consuming. |
There is an opportunity for them to gain some ground in the SMB market, which is where most of the business PC growth will take place. |
They have to flush out other systems first and get a stronger XP environment, then have the incentive to [migrate] all over again. The beta program gives them a chance to test the applications portfolio and give feedback to Microsoft about what they need to improve. |