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Old 12-17-2008, 11:40 AM   #1
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LXer: 2009: Year Of The Linux Revolution


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As our software becomes more Web-centric and our devices cheaper, Linux is becoming the operating system on everyone’s lips for 2009. Sorry, Microsoft. If this week’s news is any indication, you’ve been served.

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So Macs and PCs as we know them won’t be going anywhere, but as netbooks and smartphones proliferate, the total marketshare of Internet-capable devices enjoyed by Apple and Microsoft will be greatly diluted. That means that their respective operating systems will have to learn to play nicely with Linux -- a tall order for the industry’s two most stubborn companies. Unfortunately, they’ll have no choice; that’s the nature of a revolution.
Unfortunately ? ... I'd say 'fortunately', in fact, I'd be most happy if Apple and M$ stocks dropped through the floor and they went bankrupt overnight ... that would be most fortunate.
 
  


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