I agree with the brits on their move for more spying. Certainly, it would be a lot more effective if a ministry were created just to make sure people are who they claim to be, thus identifying possible terrorist. I would call it the "Ministry of Truth".
Also, in order to control terrorism even more,the world could follow EU steps and unify its economies, creating three large economic groups: eurasia, estasia and oceania.
I believe, however, that there are simple but important points that no one seems to care about that are crucial for linux adoption on the desktop:
1. Corporate Support
Many important software vendors just ignore linux. AFAIK, Adobe never released a photoshop release for linux, as well as many other software companies that make programs that people just can't live without (AutoCAD, Flash, a lot of games...)
2. Official Driver Support
Linux drivers need support from the hardware firms. I have had enough trouble having to search many comunity forums for couple of hours looking out how to make my soundcard's microphone work.
Linux is a great operational system, and I use it almost 100% of my time. However, we will never see a mass adoption if software and hardware companies keep not caring about it.
I don't know exactly how is the trade agreement between europe and U.S., but at least in Brazil, where I live, tech products are more expensive due to importation taxes.
The government gets 50% on taxes on every product shipped to brazil, making them a lot more expensive.
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I agree with the brits on their move for more spying. Certainly, it would be a lot more effective if a ministry were created just to make sure people are who they claim to be, thus identifying possible terrorist. I would call it the "Ministry of Truth".
Also, in order to control terrorism even more,the world could follow EU steps and unify its economies, creating three large economic groups: eurasia, estasia and oceania.
There will be 2 more years until we run out of IPs and about 4 more years if we use big corporations IPs.
2008 + 4 = 2012 = end of the world
I guess the mayans were right after all...
I agree with parent.
I believe, however, that there are simple but important points that no one seems to care about that are crucial for linux adoption on the desktop:
1. Corporate Support
Many important software vendors just ignore linux. AFAIK, Adobe never released a photoshop release for linux, as well as many other software companies that make programs that people just can't live without (AutoCAD, Flash, a lot of games...)
2. Official Driver Support
Linux drivers need support from the hardware firms. I have had enough trouble having to search many comunity forums for couple of hours looking out how to make my soundcard's microphone work.
Linux is a great operational system, and I use it almost 100% of my time. However, we will never see a mass adoption if software and hardware companies keep not caring about it.
I don't know exactly how is the trade agreement between europe and U.S., but at least in Brazil, where I live, tech products are more expensive due to importation taxes. The government gets 50% on taxes on every product shipped to brazil, making them a lot more expensive.
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