Cox is correct: The ability of linux to be successful on the desktop is based in part upon the resolutions in the courts. I say "resolutions" because many cases are now before the courts and the EU.
Key will be the requirement for Micorsoft to sell a barebones OS. That resolution is essential. Otherwise, monopoly power precludes any competition in the key desktop markets.
Also key is the Netscape(AOL) law suit to gain a right to fairly market a browser application. Fair means that when an individual customer decides to buy the Netscape browser absolutely no money goes to Microsoft for Internet Explorer. Otherwise, consumers are out of the loop and no longer decide the success or failure of products.
Linux is not necesssary because windows does not work. But, rather because Microsoft uses windows in a way that suppresses innovation from everyone but Microsoft Corporation.
We are very lucky that Netscape did not go the way of Stac, PCTools and others. And, I doubt Opera would be around were it not for linux.
Illegal activity by Microsoft can and does restrict the development of superior technology on the desktop. It is why windows still does not hve a usable file manager. (Only they can offer any ideas.)
Linux will not have that affect. It is not controlled by a single company. And, no company can use linux to suppress innovation from everyone else like Microsoft insists upon doing.
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Cox is correct: The ability of linux to be successful on the desktop is based in part upon the resolutions in the courts. I say "resolutions" because many cases are now before the courts and the EU.
Key will be the requirement for Micorsoft to sell a barebones OS. That resolution is essential. Otherwise, monopoly power precludes any competition in the key desktop markets.
Also key is the Netscape(AOL) law suit to gain a right to fairly market a browser application. Fair means that when an individual customer decides to buy the Netscape browser absolutely no money goes to Microsoft for Internet Explorer. Otherwise, consumers are out of the loop and no longer decide the success or failure of products.
Linux is not necesssary because windows does not work. But, rather because Microsoft uses windows in a way that suppresses innovation from everyone but Microsoft Corporation.
We are very lucky that Netscape did not go the way of Stac, PCTools and others. And, I doubt Opera would be around were it not for linux.
Illegal activity by Microsoft can and does restrict the development of superior technology on the desktop. It is why windows still does not hve a usable file manager. (Only they can offer any ideas.)
Linux will not have that affect. It is not controlled by a single company. And, no company can use linux to suppress innovation from everyone else like Microsoft insists upon doing.