Ask HN: Why aren't cost-minded SME/startups using Linux on laptops even now?
Now that there are already so many Linux distros that offer a very good user-experience even for the most non-tech users, why is it that a large number of cost-minded SMEs/startups/mid-sized-banks (even in price sensitive markets like India/Indonesia/Vietnam/Philippines/LatAm) still _not_ using Linux on laptops despite the opportunity?
Is it lack of awareness about options?
Is it plain lethargy/fear?
Is it just the sweet deals offered by other ecosystems?
What could be the reason for this situation? Please share your thoughts.
Years ago, few startups in India offered a customized Linux distro targeting SMEs/startups/mid-sized-banks where most users are non-tech users. They could not grow. There are many orgs that use point-of-sale systems that run on Linux (uses a SaaS through a browser; MedPlus is an example) but many others haven't ventured to realize the enormous cost savings.
Is it sheer lethargy stopping them, or it is something else?
Is it lack of awareness about options? Is it plain lethargy/fear? Is it just the sweet deals offered by other ecosystems?
What could be the reason for this situation? Please share your thoughts.
Years ago, few startups in India offered a customized Linux distro targeting SMEs/startups/mid-sized-banks where most users are non-tech users. They could not grow. There are many orgs that use point-of-sale systems that run on Linux (uses a SaaS through a browser; MedPlus is an example) but many others haven't ventured to realize the enormous cost savings.
Is it sheer lethargy stopping them, or it is something else?
Please share your thoughts/comments/inputs.