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2008 - Year of Linux Desktop?

Posted by Zonk on from the what-year-isn't-the-year-of-the-penguin dept.

rstrohmeyer writes "Over at Maximum PC, we're betting that Linux will pick up unprecedented momentum in the coming year. With phenomenal new distros, swelling international support, and a little extra momentum from Dell, we think Linux is poised to exploit the current atmosphere of doubt surrounding Vista and pick up serious traction in '08. 'For end users here in North America, Linux poses a low barrier to entry. While many still balk at an upgrade to Vista (typically centered around cost and restrictive licensing terms), those who are curious about the open-source alternative will find few of these obstacles. And an increasingly rich array of ready-to-run software (not to mention surprisingly effective utilities that let you run many Windows apps) makes it easy switch ... Ultimately, I'm not predicting that Linux will take over the market next year. Or anytime soon, for that matter. But if there's ever been a time to try out the world's leading free OS, 2008 will be that time. I am predicting that users will switch to Linux in record numbers next year. And many will never look back.'"

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  1. 2027 - year of fusion power? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It'll happen this time! Honest!

    1. Re:2027 - year of fusion power? by Harmonious+Botch · · Score: 5, Funny

      Linux is the OS of the future, and always will be.

  2. Re:what is linux by hondo77 · · Score: 5, Funny

    what is linux

    Something that doesn't sync to your iPhone.

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  3. Re:Ooops ... by LiquidCoooled · · Score: 5, Funny

    So finally we have the answer.

    3d Realms are waiting for the adoption of Linux before releasing Duke Nukem Forever!

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  4. Re:if only linux had more games. by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Funny

    The fact that OS X has unix underpinnings is irrelevant to the game -- unless that game happens to be "hunt the wumpus".

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  5. Does this story count as a dupe? by nobodyman · · Score: 5, Funny
    Year of the desktop? Let's see:
    • 1994: No
    • 1995: No
    • 1996: No
    • 1997: No
    • 1998: No
    • 1999: No
    • 2000: No
    • 2001: No
    • 2002: No
    • 2003: No
    • 2004: No
    • 2005: No
    • 2006: No
    • 2007: No (pending)
    So, though I may be going out on a limb here, I'm gonna say "no" for 2008. And those that think that Vista's awefulness has any sway must have not been around to see how the whole "Windows vs. MacOS" thing played out.
  6. No, I'm New Here by New+Here · · Score: 4, Funny

    No, I'm New Here

    1. Re:No, I'm New Here by eln · · Score: 5, Funny

      It's a crime that you start at -1. You have to respect a guy who has posted nothing but the same exact joke for 4 years straight. Truly, you are an inspiration to us all. You are a one-man Slashdot meme.

    2. Re:No, I'm New Here by slashdotmeme · · Score: 5, Funny

      No, I am.

  7. Sadly by ucblockhead · · Score: 4, Funny

    This will probably be the year I replace my Linux desktop with a Mac.

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  8. It's taken four years by reaktor · · Score: 5, Funny

    It just took four years to finally become funny.