* Yakov Lerner wrote, On 27/10/06 22:42:
> I'd like to collect some estimates about 2.4 vs 2.6 share
> in [small] linux routers in 2006.
>
> My own estimate is that definite majority is 2.4 (I'd say >75% ar 2.4),
> in small linux routers in 2006. Can anyone offer his estimates ?
> And if 2.4 is indeed more used than 2.6, than why ? Which factors make
> 2.4 or 2.6 more attractive for small linux router (128-256 mb RAM) ?
Upgrading router software must be performed by the customer and is a
headache.
The requirement for customers to upgrade router software usually relates
to a customer support nightmare.
So... when the software is working pretty well, vendors who weigh this
headache and nightmare against the benefit of updating, the benefit -
you can imagine - must be pretty great.
Consider also how often a new router model line is released?
How many base models of the routers you looked at for 2006 were totally
new in 2006 and not extensions of 2005/2004 models?
Sam
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