Big Names Back Possible Linux Standards

Posted by Zonk on Friday October 21, 2005 @01:23AM from the keeping-things-straight dept.

Sean Feryl writes "Adobe Systems, IBM, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Novell, RealNetworks and Red Hat are all backing the new Linux standards effort led by the Free Standards Group to form standards for key components of Linux desktop software, including libraries, application runtime and install time. The goal is to encourage the development of more applications for the Linux platform. 'With this complex and costly development and support environment, independent software vendors may choose not to target the Linux desktop, leading to reduced choice for end users and an inability to compete with proprietary operating systems', the group said." Also covered on FoxNews.

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Hmm... by jez9999 · 2005-10-21 01:30 · Score: 1, Funny

Also covered on FoxNews.

Has the payche(ck|que) from Rupert Murdoch arrived yet?

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The best part about standards... by Alt_Cognito · 2005-10-21 01:35 · Score: 2, Funny

Is that there are so many to choose from....
Re:Photoshop? by CDPatten · 2005-10-21 01:54 · Score: 1, Funny

Adobe is just looking to take a notch out of MS, not to help Linux. They have publically said they are not afraid of any competitor but MS. Hurting your enemies biggest asset is always a plus for you.
And it also suggest "Frig gin" by Mateo_LeFou · 2005-10-21 02:01 · Score: 2, Funny

what's that? I mean, what botanicals do you suppose are in it?

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