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End of Win 98 Support May Boost Desktop Linux

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the not-sure-about-the-demographic-overlap dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft kills off support for Windows 98 and Windows ME today, and ZDNet is reporting that the move will boost demand for Linux on the desktop. Unlike two years ago — when support for Win98 was extended because Linux was seen as a serious competitor — this time it seems there is no turning back."

2 of 581 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Yeah sure... by plague3106 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    While Linux may be ready for the desktop

    Speaking as someone that ran Linux on the desktop from 2002 until this past Feb, I can say Linux is not ready for the desktop.

  2. Re:so what about my Win3.1? :) by SCPRedMage · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Good for you.

    Would you like a cookie?

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