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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. I don't think so! by YouAreFatMan · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I had mono once, back in college. I caught it from some girl. No, it didn't kill me, and I was much less powerful than any gnome. Gnome'll have a sore throat and be real sleepy for a while, but he'll get over it. Don't worry.

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  2. Better for KDE? by Decimal · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Well, regardless of the merits of the article, if Mono does happen to "kill" Gnome, it would be better for Linux in general, as KDE will gain the vast majority of users. The standardization of (and consensus upon) a single Linux UI will really help draw in the new user.

    The new user:

    "What's this? KDE? Gnome? Command line?!? I just want my start button and paperclip, dammit!"

    ... and then the new user throws away a shiny new Desktop/LX OS and purchases Windows XP.

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    Remember "Bring 'em on"? *sigh
  3. Chord Progressions by version5 · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Say a composer decided that this note progression was unique: C, F#, E, D, C...

    I wouldn't mind. No-one would use it because it doesn't sound good. If we were talking E-B-C#m-A, then we'd be in real trouble.

    What would happen if I transposed the chords? Does that fall under the patent? What if I used a variation, like E-B-C#m-Asus4? I guess the courts will decide...

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    1. Re:Chord Progressions by BeeShoo · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Actually, this is already true (not quite as simplistic as the example, tho). Just ask George Harrison about "My Sweet Lord".

      Well, don't actually ASK him... he won't answer. But, the point is, the composer of "He's So Fine" did exactly what the musical example states, and won.

      To answer the question about a different key, IMHO, it wouldn't matter. It would still sound similar enough.