10 open source headlines we’d like to see in 2010

“I don’t want to begin by spouting off that 2010 is going to be
the year of Linux or the year of open source.

“We (the open source community) have been saying that for far
too long for anyone to even bother taking the statement seriously.
Instead, I thought I would create some interesting open source
headlines I would love to see in the coming year.

“1: Linus Torvalds hired by Microsoft
Yes, that’s right. I’d love to see the creator of Linux hired by
Microsoft to lead a serious Linux initiative at the Redmond
headquarters. Instead, what we see is an ad on the Microsoft job
board for Linux and Open Office Competition leader. This means
Microsoft is trying to find someone who will help rally the troops
against Linux. Wrong direction, Microsoft! This is a new decade;
let’s all play together. Suck it up, hire Linus and move on.

“2: Open source helps newspapers salvage their future
Let’s face it, newspapers (and magazines) are in serious jeopardy
of going the way of the Dodo. Most newspapers can’t handle economic
downturns and continue to grow. So this headline would be sure to
please. How? Newspapers shift their websites to LAMP servers and
their desktops to a Linux-based operating system.”

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