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Windows, Linux 25 Year Old "Clunkers"?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the tell-us-what-you-really-think dept.

Phil817 writes to tell us that Bob Metcalfe recently gave a TV interview in which he stated that current operating systems (Windows and Linux) are outdated clunkers that wont be able to adequately handle the coming of "video internet" and suggests that new operating systems need to be developed to take hold in a few years. Also, when asked if current deals in the works like eBay's purchase of Skype were an indication of more investment hype he replied with "I'm looking forward to the next Internet bubble. I don't know what everyone's so negative about. The last bubble was lots of fun.". Let us at least hope we learned a few things from the last bubble.

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  1. Wait, who said by zegebbers · · Score: 5, Funny

    I couldn't watch video ?

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  2. The coming of "video internet?" by Phariom · · Score: 4, Funny

    So...this article is basically stating is that we need to build an entirely new O/S to streamline our viewing of pr0n?

    Cool.

    I, for one, welcome our new video internet overvixens.

  3. Re:Sorry? by kfg · · Score: 4, Funny

    What exactly does he mean by video internet?

    "Give me free money."

    KFG

  4. Re:Where are the links? by CortoMaltese · · Score: 5, Funny
    To say that the post was lacking substance would be an understatement.
    You see, Bob said all this and more in a TV interview, which, according to the interview, can't be viewed because your favourite OS is an outdated clunker that won't be able to adequately handle the coming of "video internet".

    Maybe the interview is available for download in a few years when the new video oriented operating systems he mentions have taken hold.

  5. Re:Where are the links? by Mr.+Moose · · Score: 4, Funny

    Take it easy, hopefully the /. editors will include a link, next time they post the story.

  6. Re:Where are the links? by Karma+Farmer · · Score: 5, Funny
    Well, just check the "related links" section. That's where the editors put the links related to the story that don't belong in the body text itself. There's plenty for this story:
    • Download Apache Geronimo Software
    • Compare Prices on Windows Software
    • Compare Prices on Linux Software
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    • HP Sponsered Solutions
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    That box is there for a reason. If you study those links, you'll know everything you need to know about this story, including why Slashdot chose to post it.
  7. Re:Where are the links? by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 4, Funny

    Until a killer app comes out that ONLY runs on a Video-based OS, nobody'll switch. One word: pr0n.

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