Author: JT Smith
LinuxToday posted this opinion piece by Lou Grinzo, editor of Linux Programming: “We’ve all seen the comments from industry pundits and frustrated individual users alike: “Linux needs a
single desktop standard!” they shout. And just in case that isn’t sufficiently incendiary, these same people
usually take sides in our favorite soap opera here in Linux Land, the KDE/GNOME mud wrestle, and
anoint one as being clearly the “right” choice for uberdesktop. This is where such conversations normally
take a Jerry Springer-esque turn, complete with virtual chair throwing.”
single desktop standard!” they shout. And just in case that isn’t sufficiently incendiary, these same people
usually take sides in our favorite soap opera here in Linux Land, the KDE/GNOME mud wrestle, and
anoint one as being clearly the “right” choice for uberdesktop. This is where such conversations normally
take a Jerry Springer-esque turn, complete with virtual chair throwing.”
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