Does Desktop Linux Need a Steve Jobs? | Linux Today

Does Desktop Linux Need a Steve Jobs?

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 8, 2011

[ Thanks to James Maguire for this link. ]

Even though Linux never really had a rock star icon
like Steve Jobs to attribute its successes to, those responsible
for the various projects within the Linux space have provided us
with a fantastic user experience.

After all, we already have access to some fantastic Linux
distributions from which to choose from. Instead, I see the
challenges for Linux falling into how people find and utilize Linux
when coming from other platforms. I’d love to see a way to focus
new energy into something besides mass duplication and further
failing within the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) space.


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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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