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I've never used Linux just

I've never used Linux just to spite MS, however I have been irritated at Vista lately. Katie made the remark the other day that we've never had computer problems until I bought and installed Vista a few months ago. She's right.

The problem lies in the fact that every Windows release is developed by a single company, while Linux and it's associated packages are constantly being improved by thousands of people worldwide.

I'm a big believer that 20 years from now, a much higher percentage of people will be using some form of Linux. Hell, Linux already owns 90% of the server market. MS currently has to innovate and find new methods of keeping people locked into their operating system. Disavowed's cell phone is one example. Other examples include the Media Center Extender type functionality that connects it to a physical object that MS controls such as an Xbox 360. The people running MS are smart as shit and they know that if you didn't have this connection then Linux is an easy click away. Expect more of these "connections" in the future.

I'm counting the days until the US .gov switches to complete open source, saving the taxpayers God knows how much money. The misconception is that Windows is easier to administer.. it's not. Someone should start a group/lobby to promote this... anybody want to join?

Operating Systems are really at a plateau where nothing more UI wise is really going to be invented to improve them beyond their current capabilities other than some eye candy effects. Third party applications and drivers will take over much of the extended functionality in the future. This is where Linux shines.

The big battle is with the standards.. Whoever controls the standards controls the ballgame. That's a whole other topic of conversation though.

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