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What Needs Fixing In Linux

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the or-what-needs-breaking-in-windows dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Infoweek's Fixing Linux: What's Broken And What To Do About It argues that the 17-year-old open-source operating system still has problems. Leading the list is author Serdar Yegulap's complaint that the kernel application binary interfaces are a moving target. He writes: 'The sheer breadth of kernel interfaces means it's entirely possible for something to break in a way that might not even show up in a fairly rigorous code review.' Also on his list of needed fixes are: a consistent configuration system, to enable distribution; native file versioning; audio APIs; and the integration of X11 with apps. Finally, he argues that Linux needs a committee to insure that all GUIs work consistently and integrate better on the back-end with the kernel."

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  1. new mascot by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm tired of that penguin

    1. Re:new mascot by morgan_greywolf · · Score: 5, Funny

      I propose a way to show that Linux is an OS for rebels. Maybe a little guy with horns and a pitchfork to show how we're a little bit evi....

      Oh, wait. Nevermind.

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    2. Re:new mascot by MikeDirnt69 · · Score: 3, Funny

      I vote for Chilly Willy

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  2. One thing is for certain. by MaxwellEdison · · Score: 4, Funny

    I am sure that only sane, rational, and courteous debate will follow. Finally an argument-free thread!

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    1. Re:One thing is for certain. by armer · · Score: 5, Funny

      I am sure that only sane, rational, and courteous debate will follow. Finally an argument-free thread!

      I disagree you insensitive clod!!!

    2. Re:One thing is for certain. by Da+Fokka · · Score: 3, Funny

      Sorry, this is abuse.

    3. Re:One thing is for certain. by owlnation · · Score: 4, Funny

      No it isn't.

  3. Please let us know when the author is done by ishmalius · · Score: 5, Funny

    I am so happy that he has volunteered to do this. I was afraid that the article might be about wanting someone ELSE to do the work.

  4. Re:Problems: by f1vlad · · Score: 3, Funny

    But how would you avoid that? Set up some sort of world regulation on distros? Tax it? :) It's just a natural thing.

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  5. OS by ohxten · · Score: 3, Funny

    the 17-year-old open-source operating system

    First person to make a fuss about this gets a prize!

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  6. Re:Problems: by KutuluWare · · Score: 4, Funny

    I agree. Clearly there are only two diametrically opposed options here. Either we immediately cease all development and enhancement of Linux and agree that the current kernel version is the absolute perfection of open source, or everyone formats their hard drives and installs Vista.

    There couldn't possibly be a middle ground anywhere in there.

  7. Re:From my cold dead hands. by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 3, Funny

    ANYONE that says GUI and kernel in the same
    sentence should be tarred and feathered and run out of town on a rail.

    Here is your ticket, all aboard!

  8. Comment removed by account_deleted · · Score: 5, Funny

    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  9. Re:Problems: by MobileTatsu-NJG · · Score: 3, Funny

    But don't take my choices away from me just because you want to have all of yours made for you.

    Amusingly a lot of fun was had at Microsoft's expense for having multiple versions of Vista.

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