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The Paradox of FOSS Projects Supporting Windows

By Carla Schroder

“…attracting hordes of Windows and Mac refugees doesn’t
necessary benefit FOSS projects, as the KDE4 near-riots
demonstrated. The complaining was unbelievable; all those
disappointed users behaving like spoiled brats instead of members
of a community that depends on community contributions and
support.”

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