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Too Many Linux Distros Make For Open Source Mess
AlexGr writes "Remember the 1980s worries about how the "forking" of Unix could hurt that operating system's chances for adoption? That was nothing compared to the mess we've got today with Linux, where upwards of 300 distributions vie for the attention of computer users seeking an alternative to Windows."
Otherwise, no. of Linux distros would soon exceed no. of Linux users!
Do something!
After all...
This. Is. SLASHDOT!Hmm.. we probably need to rename them as "Linux Ultimate", "Linux Server 2008", "Linux Home Edition", "Linux for fscktards" and so on, just to make things more understandable.
which is totally what she said
300 distros against the mighty empire of Microsoft. This is insanity! No, this is Linux!
I remember the Windows XP stampedes like it was yesterday:
I remember when XP came out, our network admin was so full of happiness at being able to upgrade from Windows 2000.
Fox News reported a Class 3 Software Related Stampede forming outside Walmart on the release day, but he just wouldn't listen; he had been counting down the days for months, and had worked extra hours to surprise his wife and kids with copies of their own. It was all he ever talked about.
He wore his favorite shirt and tie to work that day, his shoes shined, his hair combed, a spring in his step.
I'm still haunted by the look of sheer happiness on his face as he left the office during lunch hour to get his copy. The last words he said to me were "I'm off to get my copy! See you later!"
"See you later", he said. "See you later".. I still blame myself..
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As a major contributor to JeauxLinux, I'm concerned that your distro's name will confuse our users.
- First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then ???, then profit.