Linux on the desktop - Much relies on Novell. Can they make it ...

Posted by dcparris on Aug 27, 2006 3:10 AM EDT
Computerworld; By Michael R. Farnum
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Michael Farnum discusses how Novell can make GNU/Linux a serious contender in the desktop market. However, I strongly disagree with the author's assertion that apps need to be developed by mainstream vendors, as opposed to Joe Hacker working in his basement. Linus wasn't a mainstream vendor when he started hacking out Linux. The GNU tools were not developed by mainstream vendors. And I sure hope Michael doesn't mean we need more non-free crap. Weigh it for yourself, though.

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