No, he's right. 5 years is not a long time in the computer world. Linux on the desktop hasn't changed a bit.
Professional committed developers are never happy with crappy software. For example, see how much Windows has improved by comparing 3.1 vs. Vista.
Crap. Bad analogy.
I don't share your dread.
I think for the average slashdotter, MS is hated not so much because they are a monopoly but because they write crappy software. Google has really written some kick-butt apps and have forced some competition in the market.
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Amen, Brother.
Come on Moderators, give the parent Funny (+1). I haven't laughed this hard in a month.
No, he's right. 5 years is not a long time in the computer world. Linux on the desktop hasn't changed a bit. Professional committed developers are never happy with crappy software. For example, see how much Windows has improved by comparing 3.1 vs. Vista. Crap. Bad analogy.
I don't share your dread. I think for the average slashdotter, MS is hated not so much because they are a monopoly but because they write crappy software. Google has really written some kick-butt apps and have forced some competition in the market.