Rethinking the Linux Distribution
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| If we adopt the spirit of scientific inquiry, then the resulting
| discussion has a chance to stimulate the emergence of a new type
| of platform. The subject will likely turn out to be much deeper
| than the familiar "Linux on the Desktop" or even "Linux for the
| Enterprise" debates. After all, the vastness and openness of the
| FOSS codebase is good for more than just following the existing
| trends. It can also uncover new trails.
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http://www.onlamp.com/pub/a/onlamp/2007/05/10/rethinking-the-linux-distribution.html
Microsoft already imitates Linux (e.g. modular O/S, USB portability, source
code sharing, Bugzilla-type reporting, CLI, sudo/UAC, low-cost
distribution). How about this new projct that implement MS PowerShell for
Linux?
http://libmsgque.sourceforge.net/index.htm
Related:
Red Hat Shuns 'Windows Clone' Model for Global Desktop Discussion at
PhysOrgForum
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| While the desktop is not another "Windows clone, it is also not a new
| desktop environment as it is based on RHEL Desktop 5. The key for us
| was getting the feature set these customers wanted, and then getting
| it into the channel for distribution," he said.
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| Riveros said that the new desktop will help democratize technology,
| which is why the initial focus is on delivering it to emerging markets.
| "We want to see wide adoption of Linux desktops around the world, but
| providing a Windows clone has no value," he said.
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http://www.physorg.com/news98014316.html
Ubuntu Founder: No Emulation Software for Dell Systems
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| "While Linux is an alternative to Windows, it is not cheap Windows. Linux
| has its own strengths, and users should want it because of those
| strengths and not because it's a cheap copy of Windows," he said.
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http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,2125848,00.asp?kc=EWRSS03129TX1K0000616
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