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:The Paradox of FOSS Projects Supporting Windows
The Paradox of FOSS Projects Supporting Windows
Aug 26, 2008, 23 :01 UTC (2 Talkback[s]) (2559 reads)

(Other stories by Carla Schroder)

"...attracting hordes of Windows and Mac refugees doesn't necessary benefit FOSS projects, as the KDE4 near-riots demonstrated. The complaining was unbelievable; all those disappointed users behaving like spoiled brats instead of members of a community that depends on community contributions and support."

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Every single application available for W ...   This is really simple.   
Rainer Weikusat
Aug 27, 2008, 12:46:08
 
Great link, Carla!I posted the following ...   Inkscapix   
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