LXer: Revealed: 75 Percent of Ubuntu Users Also Use Windows OS

LXer · 03-29-2012, 02:30 PM

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Chances are if you’re using Ubuntu you’re a 25-35 year old male living in either the USA or Mexico. At least, those are the findings from the recently-conducted ‘Ubuntu User Survey 2012?. With a response rate of over 17,000, the survey will help Ubuntu developers better understand their user base.

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H_TeXMeX_H · 03-30-2012, 02:34 AM

I don't understand the multicolored bar graphs. I do wonder how many of the 75% will choose Window$ in the end.

TobiSGD · 03-30-2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by H_TeXMeX_H

I don't understand the multicolored bar graphs.

They are showing how likely it is that Ubuntu users will buy a device (of whatever kind) with Ubuntu pre-loaded, listet for different age groups. For example: in the group of that are 18 years old and younger 30.8% will most likely buy such a device, 24.1% will do it likely, 30.4% possibly, 9.3 percent will buy it unlikely and the rest most unlikely.

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I do wonder how many of the 75% will choose Window$ in the end.

It doesn't always have to be a choosing thing. Some people may use Linux as the OS of their choice, but possibly need Windows for work or simply gaming.