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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. 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!

  2. 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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    "Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos!"
  3. 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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    There is a war going on for your mind.