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Rediff: I fear a world that operates on Linux alone – John Maddog Hall

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Web Webster
Web Webster
Dec 10, 1999

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“Why do you think people opt for Linux over the Windows
operating system?”

“Another reason why Linux is recommended is because it is a very
flexible operating system. Whether you are a manufacturer or an end
user — updating the system or customising it is easy and can be
done in-house, which is not the case with Windows….”

“Do you see a world operating on Linux alone?”

“I fear a world that operates on Linux alone or a world that
operates on Windows alone. A fair world is the one that has
competition. And that is what I see.

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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