Some more CES snippets

Posted on Sunday, January 18 2009 @ 10:46 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

TG Daily takes a look back at some of the things they saw at CES 2009 that got little coverage. Here's a snip about Linux:

Linux Did Well At CES Because It Didn't Look Like Linux
Palm which had the Palm Pre and Phoenix Technology which had crowds checking out their Hyperspace virtualized desktop both used Linux but neither called it that and neither of the implementations looked like Linux. Both channeled Apple to create an experience unique to them much as Apple used UNIX to create the MacOS and iPhone platform and concealed all of the visual elements of UNIX to create something unique and cool. The last back story was that the most successful Linux at CES didn't look or feel like Linux at all and was closer in concept the MacOS and was vastly more popular as a result. Linux is dead, long live Linux!

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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