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Dvorak on How Microsoft Can Kill Linux

gewg_ writes "John C. Dvorak thinks he knows the way Redmond can kill Linux. Basing his premise on the relative dearth of device drivers available for Linux (compared to what is available for Windows), he sees an opportunity for the Borg to embrace and extinguish." From the article: "The immediate usefulness of Linux running under Windows is obvious. You can use all the Windows drivers for all the peripherals that don't run under Linux. Drivers have always been an issue with Linux as PC users have gotten spoiled with Windows driver support. Today's user wants to grab just about anything and not worry about installing it and making it work."

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  1. Re:-1 Troll by stromthurman · · Score: 5, Funny

    In a post-Columbine world, it is critical that we at least one inflammatory troll to replace Jon Katz.

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  2. A better way to kill linux. by PopeAlien · · Score: 5, Funny

    What about requiring everyone who installs linux to call in and answer a bunch of stupid questions before they can use it?

    1. Re:A better way to kill linux. by IPFreely · · Score: 4, Funny
      What about requiring everyone who installs linux to call in and answer a bunch of stupid questions before they can use it?

      Nahh. When people install linux, they post their stupid questions on usenet and slashdot.

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  3. DON'T SAY THAT NAME by Doktor+Memory · · Score: 4, Funny

    If you say "J*n K*tz" three times in front of a mirror, he will appear. And then, he'll try to understand your feelings and explain them to the uncaring wide world.

    Trust me, you'd rather have the guy with the hook rip out your intestines. It would be comparitively merciful.

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  4. Re:WHAT!? by Rei · · Score: 5, Funny
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  5. Re:-1 Troll by jusdisgi · · Score: 4, Funny

    it is critical that we at least one inflammatory troll

    Were you going to use a verb in there? I can suggest a few that would work...

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