On Fri, Sep 15, 2006 at 04:57:14PM +0200, Tshepang Lekhonkhobe wrote: > Somebody estimated Ubuntu to be installed in over 6 million machines*. > Are there any estimates for Debian? > > * https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuWeeklyNewsletter/Issue13 Hi Tshepang, one of the issues with tracking FLOSS machines is that most folks dont install it from a box bought in a store, so there are only very small numbers reflected in those purchases. Most folks are counted in less solid ways. Also, most distros dont install software like Debian popconf to report back. I suspect that maybe Ubuntu is using popconf in all their distros to help backup their numbers. With Debian being targeted to no specific user, most folks who use it in big installations like server farms or grids, do not install popconf and thus popconf would miss out on several thousands of 'users'. And popconf is not installed by default. And also, enbedded folks do not install popconf, and Debian is being used in that space quite a bit also. Imagine if Debian was installed on even 1% of cell phone or Tivos, thats a big number. cheers, Kev -- | .''`. == Debian GNU/Linux == | my web site: | | : :' : The Universal | debian.home.pipeline.com | | `. `' Operating System | go to counter.li.org and | | `- http://www.debian.org/ | be counted! #238656 | | my keysever: pgp.mit.edu | my NPO: cfsg.org |
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