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		hernan7 on Nov 11, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I think I’m tired of Desktop Linux Yes, back in the day the Unix desktop was OK for development, compared to alternatives like DOS. But then, the Unix vendors also had almost complete control of the hardware stack. Seems that Alan Kay is right again: "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware".

riobard on Nov 11, 2009 [–]

Alan Kay is right again: "People who are really serious about software should make their own hardware".

That explains Mac and iPhone's success I guess

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