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LSB 3.1 to unify Linux desktop standards

By Derek Sooman

On April 25, 2006, 7:26 AM

Linux Standard Base 3.1 is due to be unveiled soon, which will include explicit Linux desktop application support. Already approved by Linux leaders Red Hat and Novell, as well as many other important players, the first LSB 3.1-certified desktop distribution is expected to come from Xandros. The effect will be to standardise the Linux desktop, a move that should mean that application developers will find it much easier to target the complete Linux platform. A unified Linux desktop environment will remove a major hindrance to Linux desktop adoption, it is hoped.

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  1. April 26, 2006 5:27 PM
    Kreuger said:
    Why make a standard to follow? I can understand why it's needed but one of the main reasons (I love linux) is for the choice.
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