On 17 Sep 2004 11:52:03 +0530, Rajeev Joshi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi Plug,
> I recently shifted over from Windows to Linux, and I find that:
>
> 1. The DESKTOP -- is a clone of the Windows desktop, whether I used KDE
> or GNOME.
>
> 2. The Mail tool, EVOLUTION -- is a clone of MS Outlook /
> OutlookExpress.
>
> 3. OPENOFFICE Suite -- is an imperfect clone of MS Office.
>
> Which applications can we say are really original on Linux ?
>
What you seem to be forgetting that the above are only one of the
types of software that you mention. For eg, I wouldn't say that Mutt
is a clone, would you?
Besides, as Steve mentioned, the approach would be different.
Kaustubh
--
>From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring.
Renewed shall be the blade that was broken,
The crownless shall again be king.
-J.R.R. Tolkien
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