Linux vs. Windows

An anonymous reader writes "Technology Review has a great article discussing how pretty, user-friendly Linux desktops, cheap machines sold at stores such as Wal-Mart, and the growth of useful free software like Open Office have made Linux a 'key business risk' for our friends in Redmond. The story notes that Linux's market share for desktop computers has already surpassed Apple's. Says the Open Source Initiative's Eric Raymond, 'The sinister plan for world domination is right on schedule.' All right!"

Comments

Not ready for desktop

[bludstone]

Its not going to be ready for the home desktop until you can get usability, including installs, without having to type any command line stuff.

Thats what I am waiting for.

Anonymous Jackass, please shut up

[static0verdrive]

And what's your "street cred"? Sounds like you're the douchbag, douchbag. Eric S. Raymond has written over 50 essays, parodies, commentaries, and more. He is a well educated, well spoken individual (which is infinitely more than can be said for you...) who has helped about as much as anyone else who has made a huge impact or made great inroads toward widespread acceptance of OSS.

When you say one important paper - did you mean "The Cathedral and the Bazaar" or "The Art of Unix Programming" (or another work)? Both are great, but I just remembered - the latter is a book. So... what the hell have you ever done for anyone (besides insult them and make yourself look like a jackass) and, uh, who the hell are you?

PS you cornhole: He's still writing essays and commentaries that are more interesting than your trolling. Just because no one in real life ever wants to hear from you, doesn't mean slashdotters do want to hear from you. If I take a karma hit, it'll still be worth it to put trash like you in your place.