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Windows 2000 to Strengthen Microsoft's Dominance

Strategic Insights

Feb 15, 2000 — 1 min read

Microsoft's Windows 2000 will solidify the company's grip on both client and server operating systems, according to International Data Corp. Despite this, the analyst firm predicts a slow adoption rate, with many companies waiting up to 1 year to implement the system after its release. The delayed acceptance is due to concerns over the stability of Windows 2000, with Dan Kusnetzky, IDC's program director, stating that companies will adopt or reject the system based on their experiences. By 2004, Windows 2000 Professional is expected to maintain its position as the second-largest client operating environment, while Windows NT/2000 is forecast to become the dominant server operating environment.

Key Takeaways:

Windows 2000 will solidify Microsoft's dominance in client and server operating systems, according to IDC.
The system's adoption rate will be slow due to concerns over its stability.
Companies will adopt or reject Windows 2000 based on their experiences, resulting in a delayed implementation.
By the end of 2004, Windows 2000 Professional will remain the second-largest client operating environment.
Windows NT/2000 will become the dominant server operating environment by the end of 2004.
To dominate a market, a company must have more than twice the share of its closest competitor.
The rollout of Windows 2000 will be confusing due to its similarity to Windows NT.
Both the client and server versions of Windows 2000 share many features.

Statistics:

IDC predicts a 6-month to 1-year delay in the adoption of Windows 2000.
Windows 2000 Professional is expected to maintain its position as the second-largest client operating environment by the end of 2004.
Windows NT/2000 is forecast to become the dominant server operating environment by the end of 2004, with more than twice the share of its closest competitor.

Sources:

International Data Corp.
Newsbytes.com (http://www.newsbytes.com)
David Kusnetzky, IDC Program Director (WIRES PC, ONLINE, BUSINESS/) (20000216/Press contact: 941-928-5257)

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