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TechRepublic: My Linux wish list

Written By
JW
Jack Wallen
Sep 18, 1999

“A guy can dream, can’t he? Well, step back world, I’m dreaming!
Jack is dreaming of the future—what will come of Linux
and what the Linux community will make of itself.”

“Topping the list of wishes for the Penguin is
acceptance—but not just acceptance as an alternative. Oh
no—that’s not good enough. This Linux Punk wants the business
world to open its eyes. Let’s talk about what the OS needs, in the
eyes of Jack. [And the main headings are:]

Standardized hardware installation …

Simpler networking tools …

Applications, applications, applications! …

Web development applications …

USB support …

A better browser …”


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JW

Jack Wallen

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