'linux will eventually overtake microsoft'
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support 80% · rear-view mirrormoderated to 100%; argued down by 20%
by metric on 2006-07-08 22:23:54History shows us that the technology that is more free tends to overcome any tech that inhibits the user's liberties. eg. Betamax vs. VHS: 'The VHS format's defeat of the Betamax format became a classic marketing case study, now identified with the verbal phrase "to Betamax", wherein a proprietary technology format is overwhelmed in the market by a format allowing multiple, competing, licensed manufacturers.' source Linux is to VHS as Windows is to Betamax. -
oppose 80% · Re: rear-view mirrormoderated to 100%; argued down by 20%
by anonymous on 2006-07-20 06:41:02No no, you have it all wrong, as much as people chant they want freedom, this isn't necessarily the case. What people really want is the ability to make an easy decision, unclouded by any reasons that may dampen this process. At the moment, Windows is the OS of choice not because it may be the best or the most reliable...we all know that. It's all about what takes the least amount of effort. Take the DVD-Audio versus Super Audio CD war that recently occurred. Who was the victor in this battle? No one, because it wasn't made apparent enough for the average consumer to grasp onto either side, nor was either shoved down the consumer's throat as "the one to own". For those unaware, neither proved to be the "easy" choice, thus, both failed. Look to the new "VHS versus Betamax" battle in HD-DVD and Blue-ray for future proof of this. I have a feeling that in this case, the current incarnations of the next generation movie formats will end up much like the next generation audio formats. DVD's and Windows will be in the majority's favor for quite some time. -
At the moment, Windows is the OS of choice..
There is no choice. At least to most computer users. It comes preloaded on their machines, so that is what they use. Computers are already being sold for around $150 (without monitor) at fry's. That's less than what Windows XP costs.. They can do this because they sell it with Linux preloaded. Walmart and China have also realized this, and are doing the same thing. It's just a matter of time before a free OS either takes over, or forces MS to give Windows away for free. -
oppose 80% · Re: no choicemoderated to 100%; argued down by 20%
by anonymous on 2006-07-20 21:29:15I believe it will take much more than Wal-Mart and Fry's to break the mindset of Joe Consumer... It is wishful thinking, I suppose... I like Linux...hell I even like OS2..they are all miracles of modern day engineering in my mind...that includes Windows... -
oppose 100% · Re: no choicemoderated to 100%; argued down by 0%
by metric on 2006-07-22 16:07:06It won't be just walmart and frys that does it. The price will do it. You can't buy a $150 PC with windows on it. If GNU/Linux can provide the same quality, or better, environment for the price of zero, why would vendors choose Windows? If you havn't seen xgl on Linux yet watch this demo. It gets really good around midway through: XGL Demo. Google for an better quality xvid of it.
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title: 'Re: no choice'
text: 'It won't be just walmart and frys that does it. The price will do it. You can't buy a $150 PC with windows on it. If GNU/Linux can provide the same quality, or better, environment for the price of zero, why would vendors choose Windows? If you havn't seen xgl on Linux yet watch this demo. It gets really good around midway through: XGL Demo. Google for an better quality xvid of it.'
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date: 2006-07-22 16:07:06
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