As much as i would like to criticise James' article but then it has some points that we cannot overlook.
If we want to drive Linux to personal desktop, then it is essential that the general user feels comfy with the OS. The GUI developments were a welcome change in that direction. one more thing that i can suggest is that all the distribution should come together and decide on a common "installation and uninstallation" interface which would be more user friendly. (I do like make and make install tho but then general user aren't comfortable with this). Also they should come together for common driver interface. the place they can improve is the package of softwares that they provide thus keeping the competition healthy.
The article has OTOH done injustice to the efforts of the open source community. Someone is developing all softwares entirely free for you, atleast the author should have had the courtesy to acknowledge their efforts.
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As much as i would like to criticise James' article but then it has some points that we cannot overlook. If we want to drive Linux to personal desktop, then it is essential that the general user feels comfy with the OS. The GUI developments were a welcome change in that direction. one more thing that i can suggest is that all the distribution should come together and decide on a common "installation and uninstallation" interface which would be more user friendly. (I do like make and make install tho but then general user aren't comfortable with this). Also they should come together for common driver interface. the place they can improve is the package of softwares that they provide thus keeping the competition healthy. The article has OTOH done injustice to the efforts of the open source community. Someone is developing all softwares entirely free for you, atleast the author should have had the courtesy to acknowledge their efforts.