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Linux Compatible » News » November 2002 » Why Linux is a desktop dud

Why Linux is a desktop dud

Posted by philipp on: 11/14/2002 11:50 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

ZDNet has posted a Linux article: Why Linux is a desktop dud




Why isn't GNU/Linux taking the desktop market by storm? After all, when you make a feature comparison, Linux has a lot going for it.

With Windows, the operating system is just a start; you must add applications to make it functional. Many Linux distributions provide a desktop look similar to Windows and include an extensive assortment of applications, programming tools and games.


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