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    Linux Desktop 2006: Better Than Ever

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    DATE: 2006-12-22 | By Steven Vaughan-Nichols


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    Opinion: The Linux desktop had its best year ever and things are going to get even better in 2007. (LinuxDesktop.com)

    I recently read a story that asked, "Has the Desktop Linux Bubble Burst?" Burst!? No, I don't think so. Actually, it still isn't even half as big as it will be when it's full.

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    The author goes on to explain that he feels this way because GNOME "lacks any form of a vision," while KDE4 is full of wonderful ideas, but not enough money and effort behind turning concepts into code.

    I don't see that at all. I think both popular Linux desktop environments are making good progress.

    Read the full story on LinuxDesktop.com: Linux Desktop 2006: Better Than Ever

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