Why Ubuntu Keeps the Desktop | Linux Today

Why Ubuntu Keeps the Desktop

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Christine Hall
Apr 22, 2015

Like it or not, during the second decade of the 21st century Ubuntu has been the operating system to watch. This, despite the fact that its gathered a large base of followers who loyally despise it. While it’s true that much of this animosity is deserved, just as much is because we love to hate a big shot, and our jealousy over the success of others is made worse when success comes to those who don’t act according to our plans.

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