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The Linux Foundation has essentially declared itself victorious in its software war with Microsoft. The organization believes that in every category but the desktop, Linux, in one form or another, is beating Microsoft's offerings. As a result, the software giant is no longer important, nor much of a threat, to the organization.
"I think we just don't care that much [about Microsoft] anymore," Linux Foundation Executive Director Jim Zemlin told Network World. "They used to be our big rival, but now it's kind of like kicking a puppy. Linux has come to dominate almost every category of computing, with the exception of the desktop.
Has Linux really outpaced Microsoft in nearly every market, including server-side computing and mobile? Maybe not Linux itself, but some form of the software can be found pretty much anywhere nowadays.
Linux powers various consumer electronics devices, including Sony televisions and camcorders, the Amazon Kindle, and smartphones and tablets that run Google's Android or HP's webOS. Linux also runs on most servers in the world and on more than 90 percent of the top 500 supercomputers.
Proponents of the open source project are preparing to celebrate its two decades of existence this year. Linux was started either on August 25, 1991, when Linus Torvalds posted a message saying he was creating a free operating system, or on October 5, 1991, when the first Linux code was released.
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"You can't play games on Linux. Sure, there are a few exceptions, but come on... there's really no point arguing that fact. Games are simply designed for Windows."
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TrekExpert said:
I love how the moment anyone mentions Linux the techspot forms becomes an all out war
Its almost worse than the PC vs Mac debate...
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I use windows and linux. when I get bored with one I use the other.
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im a MS guy, but i have to admit nix is the future... the desktop will come in time... and for all the mac fans, they wont have a chance...
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If Windows had never exist Linux wouldn't have any reason for exist.
Who cares for servers when there aren't clients?
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Who cares for servers when there aren't clients?
In a commerical work environment yes, but what about all these servers powering the internet sites your visiting?
Without servers you wouldn't be able to read the latest news online, check your emails online, or even read this topic on your favourite forum.
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Det said:
If Windows had never exist Linux wouldn't have any reason for exist.Says a person who doesn't even know why Linux exists. It exists because Linus was unhappy with Minix and Hurd wasn't ready at the time (and it still isn't). Windows has absolutely nothing at all to do with it.
So, everything you said was wrong
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@Leeky:
Never waste your time arguing with trolls and ill-informed windows fanbois...
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Drivers are kind of the issue here... and support... and limited software available... and no MS office... and no way to access your 3tb hdd... and no way to access your 512gb SSD. Linux = OS for internet browsing.
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i have to say i'm amused at the comment 'good luck getting updates' - linux i found has more updates than windows.
but alas, i don't use linux anymore, for 2 reasons. i use autodesk products which have gone the way of .net - which obviously won't run in linux, i couldn't be bothered with a dual boot system so i run windows 7 on my desktop.
the other problem - windows 7 has a far superior battery life on my laptop than the current linux variants. i even purchased a 9 cell battery for my laptop to try extend the life of linux, but its just not worth it. 3-4hrs on linux in powersaving mode vs 7-8 hours on windows7? and thats no eepc, thats a 13" dell xps. the 3-4 hours was only achieved after hours of stuffing around with various power management programs that aren't packaged standard with the distros.
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Guest said:
...You can't play games on Linux. ... It all comes down to the games, doesn't it?
Much to learn you still have...
The games supported on Linux, however, aren't "few" nor are they "lousy" in any way. They are just good enough for one to relax and have such fun as one would expect from a computer game.
Given that computers were NOT invented for gaming.
Nor is gaming the most important part of human life, and you'll that learn sooner or later if you're lucky enough.
The comment about missing drivers is an exaggeration. Besides, in Windows this problem also exists: devices with supplied drivers work with errors.
And generally: read the article one more time, please, and make sure you understood every word there.
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Win7Dev said:What OS are you talking about???
Drivers are kind of the issue here... and support... and limited software available... and no MS office... and no way to access your 3tb hdd... and no way to access your 512gb SSD. Linux = OS for internet browsing.
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Det said:KBerger said:Win7Dev said:What OS are you talking about???
Drivers are kind of the issue here... and support... and limited software available... and no MS office... and no way to access your 3tb hdd... and no way to access your 512gb SSD. Linux = OS for internet browsing.
Obviously some FUD infested one that his brilliant and superior mind has come up with.
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