oSviews: GNU/Linux Home Desktop Kit PC Project Part 2: Why A Contest?

[ Thanks to Kelly
McNeill for this link. ]

“What is the best way to unify our platform to define what
exactly is ‘The Linux Experience’ to the general computing
population? Many have voiced their offbeat opinion on this subject
but few have worked towards organizing widespread effort to achieve
this goal. The following osViews editorial contribution is the
second piece to a multi-part series which outlines the means that
will allow us to establish a consistent Linux platform for the
general population.”

“Is this half-baked idea of a contest really necessary? In a
word, Yes. If you pull back the Who Wants to be a Millionaire
Hollywood glitz and glamour veneer of this proposed project, you
will see the strategic importance of a contest.

“The GNU/Linux community is a meritocracy. Everyone within the
GNU/Linux community respects good performance and excellence. In
fact, most of the recognized leaders in the community retain their
leadership status based on the fact that they are extremely good at
what they do. On that token, contests, by their very nature, are
won on merit. To put it simply, it’s quantifiable, measurable
oneupmanship…”

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