2004-08-12 15:15 Transfer from: Communication Information Application is the key to achieving Linux. In the field of server and desktop applications, Linux has developed a distinct contrast. Developing a supporting application around Linux will be the only way to achieve higher levels of development. Our reporter Liu Yanjun is for most people, buying a computer to install a Windows operating system, definitely a matter of success. Recently, the reporter randomly interviewed several computer users. When I asked if I was interested in trying Linux, most of them exposed a doubtful expression, and asked what Linux was. Obviously, as an emerging operation software, the distance between Linux and ordinary users is too far. For this, the related manufacturers who are enthusiastic to promote Linux can all be clear. At the end of July, the famous software service provider - Hong Kong Instant Scientific Research Group announced that it will try to install Linux operating software next month. Once the news came out, it immediately caused a buzz in the industry. In accordance with the interpretation of Wang Kaihuang, the Chief Executive President of Instant Scientific Research Group, this action is to "let users use Linux, and finally achieve the purpose of popularizing Linux". " Cultivate user habits, of course, the first step in the Linux expansion market, but does it enhance the user's awareness of Linux, will Linux be able to achieve the same achievements like Windows? The operating system has a continuous market power, requiring a rich support for application products. Whether the relevant application software will become the key to the success of Linux. Application software development and development helps to cultivate user usage habits to prove the Linux operating system to mature technology and applications. The Linux operating system is born from the first kernel to the present, its open, safe, and stable feature is recognized by more and more users. Low-cost, security of open source software, has prompted governments to take support and encouragement to Linux.
However, for the Linux operating system, it is essentially the basic platform for software applications. The application is the purpose of its ultimate development. There is no rich application software support, even if Linux itself has more advantages, it can only be limited to professional People use the range and cannot be fully popularized and promoted. Develop applications with different needs, first help to cultivate users' habits using Linux. An operating system without using a value without using the value of the usual users is impossible to use interest in stimulating users. In particular, Microsoft is in an absolute monopoly status on the desktop operating system, and related applications are very mature. Most computer users are used to Windows systems. A software must attract users, it must emphasize popularization, especially software versatility and ease of use. Users who do not use Linux are largely the applications that Linux is not familiar with and lack of their own needs. Developed rich applications, cultivate users' habits of Linux, will be an important issue for Linux to develop personal user markets. There are fewer applications, which limits Linux only in a particular user group and affects the process of Linux operating system maturation. Software technology can only be improved in the process of application, and mature software cannot be generated in the laboratory. Due to the limited application of Linux, there is still compatibility with other hardware and software in Linux applications. Including multimedia players, anti-virus software, graphics software, game software, etc., there are many problems with wide porting of these applications to the Linux platform, and Linux and application compatibility need to be further improved. Applying a decision market, affected by the application of the application, Linux presents different development conditions in the field of servers and desktop applications. At present, Linux applications are mainly focused on the server market, followed by the desktop Linux application market. In the Linux server market, its application is focused on basic software such as browsers, mail systems, databases, where the application of the web server accounts for 37%, followed by the Mail server, database server, etc.
According to CCID, Linux server software is expected to expand at 49.3% of compound annual rate of 49.3% in the next five years. The network server is fast, providing power for Linux to quickly expand rapidly in the server market. In browser applications, common browsers are in six, where Opera is one of the most extensive browsers on the Linux platform, and is also the most leading browser for Linux embedded operating systems. Because of its easy-to-use performance, the price is low, the price is extremely high, and Opera has gained broad recognition in the industry. In the mail system application, the mail service under Linux is convenient and flexible. Many packages can implement standard mail services under their support; compared with ordinary mail delivery, the software app under Linux passes the display icon. A series of ways to express mail events in a series of ways of moving, playing music or voice. The development of Linux-based database software also shows the powerful vitality in the server field. In recent years, Linux is widely used, driving the recovery of the entire database software market. In 2003, the sales of database software on the Linux platform were nearly 300 million US dollars. Even in the industry thinks that Windows database software growth is slower, a large extent is because of Linux's popularity. At present, Oracle has already regarded Linux as its strategic platform. At desktop Linux applications, market development is clearly not so optimistic. Compared with the server, the Linux operating system is only 1% in desktop end usage. Even the Hong Kong Instant Scientific Research Group, it is also very cautious and low-key for the initiatives such as the United PC manufacturer installed Linux operating software. Wang Kaihuang, president of instant scientific research group, said that this product installed on the PC is just a transitional product. Before the Linux desktop operating system is fully mature, I should think about how to use the useful part of the Linux desktop through technology and application innovation. , First provide to users. "
Of course, the performance of the desktop Linux has also improved, but Linux is still lacking on the support of desktop applications such as text processing, photo editing, email processing. The lack of popular application software is a very important factor that hinders people to accept Linux. Especially compared to Microsoft, Linux lacks a wide range of software like Microsoft's Office, and many Linux-based applications are not practical. In the field of server and desktop applications, Linux presents distinctive development. Although the scope of Linux has gradually expanded to various industries and departments, becoming a number of IT manufacturers competing in chasing markets, but whether there is in which industry Sufficient application support will directly affect the development of Linux in the corresponding industry. Cultivating and growing Linux application software services market is a long-term process, many problems need to be gradually resolved. From the industry covered by Linux, the scope of use has gradually expanded to various industries and departments, such as government, education, finance, manufacturing industries, etc. Especially in the development of domestic e-government, the country has clearly proposed that Linux is a core platform, actively advocating the use of Linux-dominated solutions. However, compared with Microsoft, Linux is far from real prosperity. For now, Linux mainly focuses on non-core business applications, scarcity and immature applications, still Linux development. There are also many manufacturers engaged in Linux applications, such as Zhongke Hongqi, Sun, Yongzhong Technology and Jinshan Company. But on the research and development, most of the strength is far less enough. Relevant statistics show that 86% of companies Linux technicians are under 50 people, only 25% of software providers have Linux-based products and optimized. It can be seen that Linux has to have a deep development in more areas, and it depends on the growth of application software research and development.
