There are other things to consider too: developer community goodwill, people that may not be on Linux now, but only use systems that are cross-platform (to curb lock-in to a particular OS), etc.
How much revenue is Atom for Linux expected to generate for Github?
Yes it is. Assuming your IT guy at work runs linux, then when you ask him: What backup should I get, if his answer is backblaze that brings a lot of business to you.
Personally I assume they don't release a linux client because then people would backup their server to it.
Those IT guys don't need to use Backblaze on Linux to recommend it; they're going to recommend whatever "just works" so they don't have to "go down the rabbit hole".
When I still used Android, I would recommend iPhones all the time to people. Why? Because it just works, and I don't want to be stuck troubleshooting their Android issues for the life of their phone.
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There are other things to consider too: developer community goodwill, people that may not be on Linux now, but only use systems that are cross-platform (to curb lock-in to a particular OS), etc.
How much revenue is Atom for Linux expected to generate for Github?
Developer/Linux community goodwill for a user-friendly backup services isn't as valuable as you'd think.
IT support staff? Those are the people you want to enamor yourself with. And they're either on Apple or Windows gear.
Yes it is. Assuming your IT guy at work runs linux, then when you ask him: What backup should I get, if his answer is backblaze that brings a lot of business to you.
Personally I assume they don't release a linux client because then people would backup their server to it.
Those IT guys don't need to use Backblaze on Linux to recommend it; they're going to recommend whatever "just works" so they don't have to "go down the rabbit hole".
When I still used Android, I would recommend iPhones all the time to people. Why? Because it just works, and I don't want to be stuck troubleshooting their Android issues for the life of their phone.
What about server backups?