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Microsoft's Lindows Lawsuit Could Backfire | |
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| Time: 03:20 EST/08:20 GMT | News Source: NewsFactor | Posted By: Byron Hinson | ||
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While Linux has made an incredible name for itself due to its stability, low cost and its open source nature, one of the primary reasons it hasn't yet dominated the desktop is because the majority of consumer-focused applications are written for only the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. If a unique application allowed Windows programs to run on Linux, it would seem that some consumers would make the transition away from Microsoft's OS. At least that is the hope of Michael Robertson, founder of MP3.com and creator of a new program called Lindows. Lindow is an operating system that is capable of such a feat. | ||
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| #1 By 2960 (156.80.64.157) at 1/17/2002 8:47:07 AM |
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Fuser,
I guess, _maybe_, we should let them get it finished first ? TL |
| #2 By 2960 (156.80.64.157) at 1/17/2002 10:43:10 AM |
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Hey, I'm surely no Penguin Thumper. In fact, I think Linux is the most over-rated piece of software there is (for desktop use).
If I want to learn Unix, I'll do it inside of MacOS X. At least I still have a computer that has plenty of software, and is very easy to use at the same time otherwise. However, until Lindows is ready to present itself, I just don't think all the Lindows bashing is very productive. It will be ready to see when it's ready to see. If it never shows up, oh well. It's certainly not the first time THAT has happened :) I will say this. ActiveWin is consistent. ANYTHING non-Microsoft is fair game, and gets an equal beating :) TL |
| #3 By 2960 (156.80.64.157) at 1/17/2002 12:37:50 PM |
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#13,
Horse-Poopie. TL |
| #4 By 3339 (206.216.3.134) at 1/17/2002 4:47:37 PM |
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Haven't you all looked into this at all? Yes, lindows is WINE on top of LINUX. Yes, that's it; they will probably package the UI to look a bit more Windows-like, they may have some additional features -- but this is what they have been saying that they will be selling all along. Which by the way, means no emulation as a lot of the above posts state.
What does the availability of the product have to do with the legality of its name? |
| #5 By 135 (208.50.201.48) at 1/17/2002 9:22:20 PM |
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Prediction: By this time next year everybody will have forgotten who Lindows was.
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