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Discussion on: Will Windows and Linux be merged in the future?

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Todor Todorov

There is infinity in your question, bellons91 (will they ever join). Therefore I am tempted to answer: who knows, the history has seen continents joining and separating in the past. Maybe some day there will be EurAfrica and WinLinDowsUx?

But seriously, I like the current situation with Windows and Linux:

  • Windows is currently borrowing the best Linux ideas and there is nothing wrong with this, at the end of the day Linux is free and open sourced.

  • We hardly realize it, but Linux is borrowing many good ideas from Windows also. Years ago you had not have the possibility to use Linux as a Desktop system. Linux borrowed many ideas from Windows and voila! I am using my Linux desktop with ease.

My personal opinion is that we do not need this single mega system, I like it how it is now - let Win and Lin compete and cooperate together at the same time.

Cheers!