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AgnosticAsian t1_j5iqtt5 wrote

Reply to comment by _Ilya-_- in TIL that Microsoft's first operating system was Unix-based by GriffinFTW

People have been saying that for years.

I remember all the Linux hype back in the 2000s. And yet, here we are 2 decades later.

I don't want to say it's impossible because who can predict the future but as it stands, Linux will not replace Windows within our lifetime.

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_Ilya-_- t1_j5irvml wrote

It is virtually guaranteed, which is why they say it, doesn't mean they can see where it's at to decide 'when'.

Also, the 2000s? Lol, not really a great time for Linux. You would struggle back then with 95% of the things you plugged in.

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agreeingstorm9 t1_j5jfyz6 wrote

My dude, I would bet every penny in my retirement that Linux on the desktop will never replace Windows in my lifetime.

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jdsmn21 t1_j5jh4bz wrote

A good chunk of my Roth IRA is that same bet.

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AgnosticAsian t1_j5it5c7 wrote

>which is why they say it

Who says what?

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_Ilya-_- t1_j5itx16 wrote

In your own words, "People".

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AgnosticAsian t1_j5ium3z wrote

Sure, good to know you agree with my assessment that your "virtually guaranteed" outcome is nothing but hype.

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