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Actually, I did.  And maybe you're unaware of the fact that Linux is available for
x86, Alpha, Sparc, PPC, and a few other platforms.  Linux isn't a company, but that
won't keep it from winning.  Since it's gaining market share, that's already a
plus.  Top this all off with one last detail.  TI calculators are getting more
powerful.  If we hit about 2MB of system space, we can try a Linux port.  Using a
later-generation expander, we can probably get 16MB of Flash storage cheaply.
Microsoft won't win because it hasn't the foresight, and is running out of places to
steal ideas from.

CK

John Malluck wrote:

> I think you missed the point here. I never said that nt 5 was superior. I just
> said that microsoft has the os for the machine. Be sure to read all the of the
> post before replying. :P
>                 -Michael Malluck
>
> > Oh no... you did NOT just support NT5... the OS that adds filesystem functions
> > and network management that has existed in Unix for YEARS... but sucks up more
> > disk space.  Oh yeah, and it crashes all the time.
> > If you want NT5's functions, a similar user interface, and a stable OS, try
> > Linux with KDE.  It's close to the 95+ GUI, and is about 10x more stable.
> >
> > CK
> >
> > John Malluck wrote:
> >
> > > Quit your bitching, all the chips will be out dated sooner or later. *Side
> > > Note* The fact that Compaqu bought Dec Alpha leads me to believe that we'll
> > > have some nice fast risc chip computers in the following years (1000 + MHz).
> > > So who wins? The company that makes the os for these machines. I think Bill
> > > already got a head start with Nt5.
> > >             Just my two cents,
> > >                                     -Michael Malluck
> >
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