You actually think that visiting CeBit each year trumps actual on-site work and conversation?
You really think that nobody has a Windows Server installation running SQL Server? Or Oracle? Or Exchange? Or Sharepoint? Or any of the usual enterprise software systems?
All of those products are desktop support systems (with the exception of Oracle). Those are not what I was talking about. I was talking about their real work--the reason they are in business in the first place.
Research, analysis, and crunching numbers. Heck--LHC@Home doesn't even offer a Windows client for those who wish to participate.
You actually think that visiting CeBit each year trumps actual on-site work and conversation?Well, the reason I visit the CeBIT each year is, of course, that I work in the field, too ;-) Visiting CeBIT is for getting an impression of the big picture, and new developments. And selling stuff.
Research, analysis, and crunching numbers.Well, ok, if clusters for number crunching is all we’re talking about, then yes: It is well known that Linux clusters are the best. But the percentage of companies whose business revolves around a big cluster computer, or who even own one, is rather small I would say. Most companies biggest servers are their databases and/or document management systems. I would call those “servers,” not “desktop extensions.” The opposite of “client” is still “server,” not “cluster.” ;-) The software I personally develop typically runs in production environments on a park of dozens of Windows Server installations. Although it is a distributed system, it certainly isn’t a “cluster,” either.