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Linux Desktop 2006: Better Than Ever

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. The author goes on to explain that he feels this way because GNOME “lacks any form of a vision,” while KDE4 […]

Dec 22, 2006
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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.

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.

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