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Making the 'Best' Desktop Linux System

Posted by michael on Saturday October 30, 2004 @02:04PM from the debian-all-the-way dept.

NorhLoudspeaker writes "Michael C. Barnes gives DesktopLinux.com readers an in-depth analysis of the technologies that make open source a great alternative to proprietary operating systems. Examining the various components that constitute a complete system, Barnes provides practical advice and instruction on how to improve your desktop experience and productivity with freely available software. He reviews desktop environments, communications using voice-over-IP, common applications, and more."

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Re:The best will be a mix-and-match by Taco+John · 2004-10-30 14:22 · Score: 5, Interesting

Exactly. Imagine booting up a computer with multiple, automatically configured desktop environments for media, internet browsing, productivity work, etc. Shove everything that's not needed away from the user to make using a computer as easy as using a TV. Microsoft has started in this direction. But Linux could blow them away if a few issues of protected content would be resolved.