Linux loses its luster as a darling among developers
- 15 November, 2011 02:39
- Comments
Linux had a big birthday recently -- its 20th -- but the event may have been a tad bittersweet for its most devoted fans. According to recent results of the annual application development survey from Santa Cruz, Calif.-based researcher Evans Data Corp. , Linux has slipped to third place in popularity, behind Mac OS and, of course, Windows.
OS X is now the primary development platform of 7.9% of developers, the survey found, while only 5.6% of developers use Linux.
"I'm not surprised to see the uptick," says Al Hilwa, program director for applications development software at IDC. "The Mac is seeing a surge, and I've seen a lot of developers switching."
To continue reading, register here to become an Insider. You'll get free access to premium content from CIO, Computerworld, CSO, InfoWorld, and Network World. See more Insider content or sign in.
- Bookmark this page
- Share this article
- Got more on this story? Email TechWorld
- Follow TechWorld on twitter
- Why Two Thirds of Enterprise Architecture Projects Fail
- Collaborative software delivery: Managing today’s complex environment to improve software quality
- CommVault Extends its Data Protection and Information Management Strategy with Simpana 9
- HP 3PAR Utility Storage - Benefits Summary - Next-Generation Storage for Virtual and Cloud Data Centers
- CSO Security Buyers Guide 2011
-
Coalition NBN better or worse?
-
Open source case study: SugarCRM at Footprints Recruiting
-
Eight easy extras for IE8
-
Coalition NBN better or worse?
-
CSIRO develops hands-free technology for mining repairs
-
Office 2007 for Dummies
-
Excel 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
-
Microsoft Office
-
Windows 7 for Dummies®
-
Computers for Seniors for Dummies, 2nd Edition
-
Windows 7 for Dummies® Dvd+book Bundle
-
Windows 7 for Seniors for Dummies®
-
Teach Yourself Visually Windows 7
-
Office 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies
Comments
Post new comment