> 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.
>
That's a very good point. I wanted this sort of feedback so I could form
a better opinion on the matter. Thanks!
Alex
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