I’m thinking Linux becomes a threat to Microsoft at some point, but that may never happen.
Just saying however.
I just obtained a Window’s 8.1 computer and I love it.
The thing is, I use it with Linux.
There is one linux system that could be a danger to Microsoft and Sony, that’s the Steam Machine (Box).
I’m definitely holding off purchasing an XBox One or PS4 for now. I own a lot of games on Steam so I’m waiting to see how Steam moves support for Linux. If they can pull it off next year, I’ll definitely build my own gaming machine and install Steam OS. I prefer PC games anyways.
Linux will become a powerhouse once gaming gets bigger on it. Steam is pushing for Linux support. All we need now are the big publishers and gaming studios to adopt it on a wider basis.
I run windows on all of my systems here at the house. I like windows 8 but admit it is far from perfect. If all my games ran in Linux, I would gladly walk away from Microsoft.