Andy Sjostrom
07-31-2004, 03:00 AM
<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS9715815642.html' target='_blank'>http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS9715815642.html</a><br /><br /></div>I just finished four weeks of vacation. It's been quite ok despite the fact Sweden hasn't had so much rain and so cool temperatures since 1928. I've read books, books and more books. One of the books I found most interesting is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0066620732/103-2269306-0100658?v=glance">"Just for Fun"</a>, a biography of Linus Torvalds. The book is definately worth reading as it explains how Linux came about and goes into detail regarding the thinking behind the open source movement(s). I will definately return to this subject and give my view on this book, Linux and open source. Before that, though, be sure to not miss the article <a href="http://www.windowsfordevices.com/news/NS9715815642.html">"Windows, Linux grapple in Great Gadget Smack-Down!"</a> published on the WindowsForDevices.com web site.<br /><br /><i>"Impassioned battles between Linux and Windows partisans are no longer confined to the desktop and server arenas. With the growing ubiquity of smart devices, the device arena offers action every bit as intense, justifying massive vendor technology investments, high-dollar PR campaigns, and generous helpings of technical hyperbole from both corners, which contribute to a pugilistic aura not unlike that found at a WWF wrestling championship. What really matters for the spectators, though, are the actual devices produced by the respective competitors. We therefore have decided to hold the first-ever "Great Gadget Smack-Down," pitting OS vs. OS. Not on paper, according to oft-conflicting market share estimates, feature and architecture claims, or purported time-to-market benefits -- but instead, where it really counts: based on which OS powers the best gadgets."</i>