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Could Mono Kill Gnome?

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the stuff-to-think-about dept.

Jrbl writes "NewsForge is running This editorial by Tina Gasperson about the possible implications for GNOME if it gets Mono (which allows patented components.) There's also a reference to this article at The Register in which Miguel de Icaza raves about Microsoft."

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  1. It may not kill a Gnome... by b0r0din · · Score: 2, Funny

    But Mono would probably keep one sick for quite a while...

  2. Re:Raves? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    what, is miguel decked out like a candy kid?

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  3. Re:Sick of this topic already ..... by zeno_2 · · Score: 3, Funny
    Wether 'official' Gnome uses it or not doesn't matter.

    wether Pronunciation Key (wthr)
    n.
    A castrated ram.

    Wether

    Boy, I was suprised when I heard they were going to use .net, but involving castrated rams is just going way too far!

  4. Re:You are an idiot by Apostata · · Score: 2, Funny

    Dad, leave me alone!

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  5. Re:Sick of this topic already ..... by curunir · · Score: 4, Funny

    involving castrated rams is just going way too far!

    Actually, considering the gnu logo and the dire predictions in the editorial, it seems strangely appropriate.

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  6. Dealing with Mono by Dr.+Carl+Jung · · Score: 2, Funny

    as long as the GNOME developers get plenty of fluids and avoid strenuous exercise, they will overcome Mono. Recovery may take anywhere from two weeks to 3 months, though.

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  7. Re:I don't think so! by Jaysyn · · Score: 3, Funny

    Man, if I had a dollar everytime I've heard somebody say that.. :)

    You'd be a broke fucker on /.

    Jaysyn

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