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The author makes some very good points, if in fact it is so important for GNU/Linux to "succeed" in a Windows world. All of the preconditions for success that he notes are correct. But is it really all about money? I thought it was about free as in freedom and open source as a better software development model. I started using Linux because I like to try new things and tinker with my computer. It was only later that I realized how superior Linux is to Windows. Also, in the business world MS has so much clout and momentum that, in my opinion, it isn't going to go away too easily. Finally, I think I have to disagree with the point about "too many distributions." Most of those distributions fall under the radar of just about everyone, including most Linux users, leaving just a few that most people have even heard about. Those few aren't even really competing with each other, since their markets are carved out either geographically or in terms of varying interests.

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