Target Vista? (Score 1)

I think most pathetic versions of windows were 95 and 98 which are long gone, win 2000 and XP have improved ms position a long way in terms of quality of their operating systems, Therefore i think XP, 2000 have penetrated market like never before and have built a strong and stable user base that is why perhaps no new versions for long period of 4 years. Now if Linux realy wants to make inroads to desktop it must target specific users who are willing to understand technical advantages and freedom it offers. such as students and let it grow over a longer period of time with that comunity while making sure that at least these people always have stuff to lurk on to, finding something more exciting than windows. This comunity I think (specially young learners) can help spread of linux in most comprehensive manner though it may take a longer period of time, additionaly other people who may wish to look at technical advantages linux offers are buisness houses. if big software vendors, game studios start supporting linux for faster performance, more flexibility, and lowering their own cost of development people will become more aware of linux existence.