[BlueOnyx:12197] Re: Hey Michael! Any idea how many BO boxes are out there?

[Chris Gebhardt - VIRTBIZ Internet]

On 2/15/2013 9:25 PM, Roy Urick wrote:
> Possibly the easiest question of the day.
>
> Im working through an issue with a skeptical developer who has never
> heard of the platform before and I am curious. Does anyone have any idea
> approximately how many BlueOnyx boxes are out there in production around
> the world?

In October 2011 (which is the latest number I can put my finger on right 
now) there were over 16000 installations.  That's just BlueOnyx mind 
you, not BlueQuartz.

> I assume Michael has an idea approximately how many due to the yum
> update connections in the log files. (then again I could be completely
> off base making wild assumptions)
>
> Right now my gut says "alot" but I need a wee bit more accurate number
> than that to illustrate that this isnt some half-baked, home grown
> distro thats being used by one guy and his buddies ;)

Just curious... What's the "developer's" problem?   What's there to be 
"skeptical" about?   Tell him he's paid to develop, not to second guess 
your platform.  ;)  </snark>

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