“Although good open source alternatives to Windows-only
applications have been appearing in growing numbers, sometimes only
the Windows version will do.“Personally, almost all of my daily application needs are being
well served by open source software. I use OpenOffice.org whether
I’m working with a Linux or a Windows system; Mozilla’s my choice
for Web browsing; and I can’t say enough about Gaim as an upgrade
for instant messaging on multiple systems at once.“However, until recently, my favorite online music service,
Launchcast, had me maintaining a Windows laptop at my desk, solely
for listening to my custom-tailored music station. For no
particularly good reason (in my frustrated view), Launchcast
requires Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player…”
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