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   From: Gill Bates    
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   Subject: Re: Canonical and Linspire Announce Technology Partnership   
   Date: Fri, 09 Feb 2007 01:28:37 +0100   
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   MCR  wrote on 08 Feb 2007   
      
   >  There is a lot of whining around the Windows community that    
   > Linux has too many distro's, too many choices and is too complicated.    
   > Without getting involved in philosophical discussions about OS vs Closed    
   >   source, I think a bit of consolidation and standardization is a good    
   > thing, especially as it benefits the customer.   
      
   I agree. This will have to happen for Linux to make substantial   
   inroads. It will also be a prerequisite for major pc suppliers tot   
   pre-install Linux on their home pc's, which is how most consumers get   
   an OS, whether you like it or not. Else Linux will remain something   
   for the fringe, and that would be a pity.   
      
   Gill Bates    
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