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Why Linux is a desktop dud | |
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| Time: 12:57 EST/17:57 GMT | News Source: ZDNet | Posted By: Robert Stein | ||
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Why isn't GNU/Linux taking the desktop market by storm? After all, when you make a feature comparison, Linux has a lot going for it. With Windows, the operating system is just a start; you must add applications to make it functional. Many Linux distributions provide a desktop look similar to Windows and include an extensive assortment of applications, programming tools and games. Installing Windows and sundry applications can take most of a day. Contrast that with Linux, where the process typically takes less than 60 minutes. | ||
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