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VIRTUALISATION Chinese Linux hit by credit crunch
VIRTUALISATION Chinese Linux hit by credit crunch | Chinese Linux hit by credit crunch |
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| by Davey Winder | |
| Thursday, 11 December 2008 | |
  
Some have been insisting that the credit crunch will not impact upon IT spending and others have been embracing Linux as a new religion. Featured Whitepaper
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Unfortunately, when you get past that headline figure, the report does not make great reading for those who thought that both Linux and the Chinese Economy were bulletproof. It also reveals that the Chinese appetite for Linux is slowing down considerably, and puts the blame squarely at the feet of the global economic meltdown. "Investments in informatization are becoming more cautious, the postponing and cancellations of system construction have led to a drop in Linux shipment" CCID says. CCID also admit that open-source server application development and implementation, particularly within 'new' markets such as banking and telecoms, have yet to be properly cultivated and remain firmly ensconced around the periphery. The report does highlight the strength of Red Flag Software, though, stating that it "continues to actively take part in Intel Moblin project and exert force to mobile Linux market" and that "projects in government, education and transportation field guarantee its largest market share in China's Linux market..." However, there is no escaping the inevitable conclusion that the growth rate of China's Linux market will not return to the previously enjoyed highs. At least not for the foreseeable future. "IT purchasing budget will reduce, limiting centralized purchasing decisions" CCID concedes. Oh well, at least the spam distribution curve continues to grow in China. That remains one Chinese market the credit crunch cannot take away. |
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