Linux desktops have always faced an uphill battle against Windows desktops. Now, OSDL is calling together architects from over two dozen key desktop-oriented Linux projects to a Dec. 1-2 meeting at its headquarters to set strategic directions and standards, and find synergy amongst Desktop Linux organizations.

For the foundation of this DTL (Desktop Linux Working Group) session, the OSDL (Open Source Development Labs Inc.) is using the results of its recently completed Desktop Linux Client Survey.

In this survey, OSDL found that users have been turning to desktop Linux because of user demand and competitive business reasons. Survey answers were drawn from over 3,000 self-selected, Linux-using respondents.

eWeek