Linux desktop domination "just a matter of time" (DesktopLinux)

Linux desktop domination "just a matter of time" (DesktopLinux)

Posted Nov 22, 2006 2:06 UTC (Wed) by zotz (guest, #26117)
In reply to: Linux desktop domination "just a matter of time" (DesktopLinux) by tetromino
Parent article: Linux desktop domination "just a matter of time" (DesktopLinux)

"The problem is, if we go along with ESR's plan and acquiesce to binaries, DRM and non-distributable licenses for Linux desktops, then what would be the point of Linux? It would be yet another commercial mixed-source Unix-like system; we might as well switch to OSX..."

Well, I am not sure I like the proposal, but... (putting it mildly...)

He says 2008 is the key year. So, if those patent liccenses were nogotiated to last only until 2009, just to give a buffer, those who don't care could use them.

I could leave them alone. Much better than OSX... Much better than windows... Still not sure it is smart to compromise like this even for a few years...

all the best,

drew
http://www.ourmedia.org/node/262954
Sayings - Deterred Bahamian Novel

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