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Stopping Linux Desktop Adoption Sabotage

Posted by Zonk on from the fair-play-is-for-the-birds dept.

Mark Brunelli, News Editor writes "Outspoken IT consultant John H. Terpstra believes that Microsoft and electronics manufacturers are working together to hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop. In a three part series, he tells a story about how two guys trying to buy Linux desktops found they were overpriced, and lacked certain tools. He then describes how Microsoft uses its considerable resources and the law to create such roadblocks. (Part 2, Part 3)"

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  1. Genius by suso · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Outspoken IT consultant John H. Terpstra believes that Microsoft and electronics manufacturers are working together to hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop

    Wow, this guy is a genius for his insight. I really should read what he has to say now.

  2. Needs update by Spy+der+Mann · · Score: 2, Funny

    TODO: Update Slashdot Eezi Post.

    [X] Copy/Paste "How do I get Quake 3 to run in Linux"

  3. Re: Not Forever by Ice+Station+Zebra · · Score: 3, Funny

    the odd thing is I've noticed that Firefox has started to randomly crash on my Windows XP desktop at work. It worked great up until they started rolling out every freaking Microsoft patch under the sun. Makes you wonder if this isn't DRDOS all over again.

  4. Re:It's just 2 guys but.. by Pneuma+ROCKS · · Score: 1, Funny

    Your logic and reasoning are not welcome here.

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    Favorite quote: "
  5. Re:Not Forever by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Dad is that you?

    How many times do I have to ask you not to post on slashdot. You'll embarass me again!