Re: Fundamental issues with open source software

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Autor: Chris Gehlker
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A: plug-discuss
Asunto: Re: Fundamental issues with open source software

On Apr 15, 2004, at 8:28 AM, Earl, Alex C wrote:

> One of the issues I see with Linux desktop as it is now, is that it
> seems to be a reactive thing. When a new feature in Windows comes out,
> a
> new feature is added to the various desktops available for Linux. Until
> the Linux desktop can start pushing MS into adding certain features, I
> don't think it will gain the market share it needs to compete.


I used to think exactly the same way but then I noticed that MS has
never been to proud to 'embrace and extend'. Linux beats Windows on
price, security, accessibility and available of developer tools. If it
simply matches windows on features, that's good enough.

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