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Linux on the Desktop: More Balls Through Windows

Posted by michael on from the real-soon-now dept.

doom writes "There's a story up in the free area of The Economist site about 'Linux on Desktop PCs' called: More balls through Windows. Pretty much the same old stuff, but if you wanted something new you wouldn't be reading slashdot, eh?" Cynic.

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  1. more balls? by theMerovingian · · Score: 4, Funny



    If you want an OS with more balls, try Amiga!

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  2. Re:Another journo that can't use Google by Kegetys · · Score: 2, Funny

    I guess he meant that they are missing from the kernel, which is true ;)

  3. News at 11 by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny
    I guess he meant that they are missing from the kernel, which is true ;)
    RMS gets a /. account ;-)
  4. Cynic by John+Girouard · · Score: 5, Funny

    Cynic

    Best. Editorialization. Ever.

  5. Re:The Year of the Linux Desktop by mboos · · Score: 4, Funny

    Oh... and balls through windows? Could you have come up with a weaker punn? :) Why, this is a wonderful pun. Especially when my Windows are crashing all the time.

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  6. Subtitle by stratjakt · · Score: 4, Funny

    Is Microsoft finally about to face real competition in desktop-computer software?

    No.

    Next article, please.

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  7. Re:What version is he using? by Gilesx · · Score: 5, Funny

    You mean on Windows I can buy a single use program that enables me to work out my tax returns and browse my digital photography??? Wow, maybe this Windows thing is worth a second look...

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  8. But that's not Windows-only by ElectricPoppy · · Score: 2, Funny

    haven't you heard of emacs?

  9. More Balls Through Windows by John+Macdonald · · Score: 2, Funny
    Ah - this heading sounds like MicroSnakeOil's attempt to enter the penix enlargment spam market:

    Just install Windows - not only will you have a bigger penis, but you'll have more balls, too; and it even cures warts. We'll extend your embrace.

  10. Re:The Year of the Linux Desktop by fshalor · · Score: 4, Funny

    Am I the only one who read this as "More Balls THAN Windows" ?

    Anyway, I have to admit, the article was a slightly fresh recapitulation. I'm ashamed to have looked at it. Since I only did due to my misreading of the title. :)

    (currently compiling a new 2.6.5 kernel for a DESKTOP hehe) (Well, it's a backup server too, but it's mostly just a desktop.)

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  11. Re:The Year of the Linux Desktop by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I'm aware that this sounds glib, but in my experience a lot of non-techy end users have enough difficulty getting used to Windows.

    Hello,

    Your comment, though excellent in it's own merits, would not be complete without the use of glib. As glib is a product of GNU, we're requesting you change your account name to GNU/ideatrack. Without glib, your post was nothing more than words. The inclusion of glib made it a complete comment, therefore the change in account name reflects the combination of your work and ours.

    Thanks,

    The GNU Team

  12. MOD PARENT DOWN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I don't see this anywhere on Google News or any of the wire services. Please tell me your source, as I am a big fan of Stephen King. This news would devastate me.

  13. "More Balls Through Windows"?! by ozbird · · Score: 3, Funny

    I've read the article, but I still don't understand how using Windows will give me more balls.

  14. Re:numbers game? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    You really think that more than 3 out of 100 people use Linux?

    Are you serious?

    Brother, you need to get out more and expand your social circle.

    Amazing...

  15. Re:For me, the era of Linux on the desktop has pas by randomblast · · Score: 2, Funny

    [CTRL]+C sends a signal 2, you insensitive clod!

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