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On-line Chat with Linus Torvalds

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the chat-with-the-big-guy dept.

Scott Johnson writes "This Wednesday at 2pm, EDT, ABC News will be having an online chat with Linus Torvalds. This should be very interesting compared to some of their previous guests... :-) "

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  1. Hope by HoppingCow · · Score: 3
    Linux is almost ready for the prime time.


    However, I find the basic lack of understanding among pop culture icons a bit alarming. Just as Linux bigots have "unix goggles" and can not comprehend the utility of a Windowz box; all to often the people on the street I talk to have little comprehension of any issue that does not involve their email.


    Lately, I find most of the attention paid to Linux is on the novel side. As in, "Gee! A new flashy, shiny toy! Let's run a couple pieces, cuz everyone else is."


    Not to downplay the fact that a pretty cool Uber Geek will be taking part of ABC's online forum, but I hope that it is approached with a sense of seriousness and professionalism...


    Not reduced to ... "but, can it handle my Outlook Express?"