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Does it matter that "Linux is bloated"?: well compare to what compare too its former self ... ultra thin but lack finessecompare to win 2k compare to win xp compare to vista /win 7 will all there crapware compare to Mac and its hardware lock in Its easy to state Linux is bloated but...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, kernel, hardware, Haiku, BeOS, Linux IS; Discussion threads 2009-09-22
Torvalds calls Linux "bloated" and "scary." Is he right? [poll]: Why have you ignored the key conclusion?You're not simply intending to start a flame war, are you?Matt Asay concludes in the article you mention:"Has Linux failed?No. Of course not. It has simply grown as its adoption has expanded. This is the problem with success: you get pulled into an ever-widening...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, desktop virtualization, Linux, Linux IS, Torvalds, kernel; Discussion threads 2009-09-22
Switching to Linux is worth the ordeal: Switching to Linux is worth the ordealSorry bud,u didn't leave many holes for the zealot's to poke at.; Tags: UNIX, Linux IS, Linux; Discussion threads 2009-06-21
Why Linux is ready for the desktop today: Why Linux is ready for the desktop todayNot to be offensive, but....What does Novell's marketshare look like nowadays?This seems like a bit of wishful thinking from the 'Anybody but Microsoft' camp.I'm not a MS fanboy, but I think Novell is in about the same place that Mac is right now.......; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, desktop, Linux IS; Discussion threads 2009-06-03
Linux is not a product: Linux is not a productExcellent article!!!I use to tell my friends Linux is rather a Computational Philosophy, a way to do things using electronic devices, from GPS to desktop PCs to mainframes....A week ago I examined an offer from IBM to install Websphere on Linux for z/VM... It will save...; Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Linux IS, Linux; Discussion threads 2009-05-20

Report: US air-traffic control systems hacked: Report: US air-traffic control systems hacked Why does....The FAA need to have these systems linked to a public facing system? Couldn't they use private networks and segment this stuff from the internet? I just don't understand why there needs to be a connection. I would just like someone...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Linux, ATC, FAA, Linux IS; Discussion threads 2009-05-08
The state of Linux - Is it ready for the "average" user?: The state of Linux - Is it ready for the "average" user?well putvery nice put Adrian. I agree with you, Linux has gotten a lot better. More companies are slowly supporting it. I mean, my router manual tells you how to set it up on Linux! Amazon mp3 downloader supports...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Windows Culture, Linux, Linux IS, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2009-03-27
Free software great and small: Free software great and smallFree software great and small[i]In brief, it's a kinder, gentler version of Linus Torvald's quote that Linux is headed for "world domination, fast". [/i]BWAHHAHAHAHAHA! I had to laugh at that quote.Blah blah blah, Are you linux users really that dillusional? We've been hearing about how...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, OPEN SOURCE, Face it Linux, Linux, Free Software, LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
Proof that Linux is for geeks with too much time on their hands!: Proof that Linux is for geeks with too much time on their hands!No LVM stuff required for WindowsAlso, all you need to do for windows is mount the image destination could be a local USB drive and run "partimage". The GUI does the rest.For restores, just do "partimage" and path...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Acronis, LINUX IS, GUI, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix': SCO chief testifies: 'Linux is a copy of Unix'there a few people that are out of realitymac bride is one ballmer is also a other one keep spinning idiot spinning .......They aren't dead yet? ]:)The sad thing is......I strongly suspect that he really believes it.Words right outta...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Unix, SCO Group Inc., LINUX IS, SCO Chief; Discussion threads 2008-05-02
Red Hat's right move: Red Hat's right moveAlmost a good argument.But your reference to an "ecosystem" for Linux doesn't acknowledge that there are exactly two - 2 - commercial Linuxes, Red Hat and SuSE. When discussing where the money to buy Linux is likely to go, that's the essential point.Unless you mean the...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, Red Hat Inc., Linux, desktop, LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2008-04-17
IBM denies re-entering PC market with Russian deal: IBM denies re-entering PC market with Russian dealMatter of sematics?Seems to me that if you're selling PC architecture machines running whatever OS, then you're in the PC business. However, enough people use the term "PC" to refer specifically to x86 machines running an MS operating system that IBM execs...; Tags: Linux, Desktops, SECURITY, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Looks like Linux, IBM Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., Russian deal, secure, PC, LINUX IS, PC Market, Russian Hackers; Discussion threads 2008-03-10
Torvalds: Linux ready to go green: Torvalds: Linux ready to go greenTorvalds: Linux ready to go greenAnd no one cares what Linus has to say. He's proven himself to be an ineffective leader. He had to move out of silicon valley because he couldn't handle the pressure.[i]Torvalds said he is pleased that the kernel...; Tags: UNIX, Digital rights management (DRM), OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Linux kernel, Linux, Torvalds, digital-rights management, Linux Ready, kernel, LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2008-01-31
Microsoft spying? Linux is looking better: Microsoft spying? Linux is looking betterMicrosoft could do it anywayMicrosoft wouldn't need an agreement with any goverment.With all these updates, it wouldn't be difficult to slip the code in.Shut down any goverment systems for blackmail.With automatic clock updates, how many people are now on 'Microsoft time'.; Tags: Microsoft Corp., LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2008-01-29
Server to server: MacOS X vs. Linux: Server to server: MacOS X vs. LinuxRudy are you bitter??I love Apple products but OSX is nowhere near Linux as a server solution. With you it's always about how much better Solaris is than linux or in this case OSX. Linux has a proven track record from embedded devices to...; Tags: Servers, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, virtualization, Apple Mac OS X, server, Apple Inc., Linux, MacOS X, Apple Mac OS, LINUX IS, server market; Discussion threads 2007-11-15
Linux is like ice cream -- too many flavors to choose: Linux is like ice cream -- too many flavors to chooseLove them pollsAfter at least one vote, the total is still zero.Go figure.Anyway, the "favorite distro" and "best for EdIT" are two different questions.AgreedWay too many flavors. It's been said before, and let's say it again:Lots of different versions is...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Linux, LINUX IS, ice cream; Discussion threads 2007-11-05
Is Linux innovative?: Is Linux innovative?"innovation" - bah!Just what IS innovation? I always thought that innovation is the poor stepchild to invention - i.e. If you aren't good enough to invent something new, maybe you can fiddle with something existing to "improve" it. Henry Ford had his "campouts" with Thomas Edison (and other...; Tags: Leadership, Strategy, UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Corp., innovation, LINUX IS, Linux, GNU/Linux; Discussion threads 2007-09-28
Linux is Unix: Linux is UnixOn the wholeMy attitude to both Unix and Windows is one of bemused forbearance. I have some ideas of what I want from an operating system and neither seems to come very near to them. I accept that implementing my own ideas is probably beyond my powers (certainly...; Tags: Operating systems, Unix, LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2007-08-13
More on Linux vs Windows: More on Linux vs WindowsThe common user Desktop Inertia principle.The main reason why usually common Desktop users do not change is because they see no reason to do so.That is the simplest trick with Windows ... "catch" users when they buy the PC ... them they will have a natural...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, support community, IT Pro, Linux, LINUX IS, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2007-08-10
Linux is not Windows Lite: Linux is not Windows LiteYou're right 'Linux is not Windows Lite', 'LINUX IS CRAP'Thanks Murph for putting it out even though you go about doing things in a twisted way, with no logic, facts, lack of any technical explaination.You do a fine job of representing *nix. I am not sure...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows, Linux, LINUX IS, Linux is not-Windows Lite, Unix; Discussion threads 2007-05-09