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"bringing the number of supported file systems to 35. (Remind me, how many file systems do Mac OS X and Windows support?)"

A bunch of fucking nerds who don't understand consumers are never going to take over the desktop. I've watched Linux for 25 years, basically since the beginning. Stop telling people you're going to take over the desktop and figure out how to get another 1%, then repeat. I'd recommend starting with "putting all your wood behind one arrow".

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> I'd recommend starting with "putting all your wood behind one arrow".

I agree that that would make it more successfull... but what's the point in being successful if you do so by throwing out your unique benefits and cloning a product that already exists?

What's with the slur? Arguably, "fucking nerds" have been the most successful at taking over the desktop.

https://twitter.com/billgates/status/478693050404069377

Bill Gates deserves more credit than just being a nerd. He was a good businessman too. He focused on building a business from the beginning:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Letter_to_Hobbyists

He had a business goal and effectively followed though getting the job done:

http://money.cnn.com/2015/04/05/technology/bill-gates-email-...

Every person is more than just a nerd.

Yes, we are all snowflakes. Anyway, you seem to be missing the point. And pithy little comments aren't adding any insight.

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