The bright future of free software-general Linux technology-Linux technology and application information. For more information, see the following. Author: Yuan Meng
In May 22, Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu, spoke in an interview with Technology Guardian about the future of free software. He imagined that in the future, the flowers of free software will bloom everywhere, and the bees will be everywhere.
People may not understand (understand) the status of free software, what Linux cannot play games, what Linux is worse than Windows, and so on. This is a misunderstanding. Some readers only have a specific brand of Linux (for example, XX brand, but it is actually a bad brand), and it is really ridiculous to talk about it. You don't need to talk about this. In Mark's view, in the future, Windows will not always have a dominant position. A free software-based and service-oriented ecosystem will inevitably emerge. In his view, the future software industry does not need to be built based on "Unlicensed software. He said that Ubuntu is based entirely on paid services on free software. Free use of software, services are charged. He said that building such a service ecosystem requires time and sustained investment. He said that today, the majority of users are gradually changing their understanding of the desktop, and they are no longer limited to (satisfied) the original word processing function, users gradually regard the desktop as a window to access the Internet. The emergence of the Internet, as a killer application model, provides an entry point (Entry Point) for the spread of free software ).
Mark Shuttleworth, 35 years old, was strong. Mr. Mark Shuttleworth realized one of his responsibilities: always stick to his position. He said: I have a certain degree of economic independence. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing, at least one thing is true, my opinion will not be easily bought by others ("my opinion can not be bought that easily "). We wish Mr. Mark Shuttleworth a good stay forever.
I think free software is Microsoft's real competitor. I believe that Microsoft is more familiar with this opponent than some Chinese people, more respectful of this opponent, and more serious about this opponent. In China, for Linux, it is necessary to follow Microsoft (that is, follow Microsoft ). In today's time, the accumulation of free software has been quite rich, compared with the past, there is a "World of Difference ". No, Ubuntu 8.04 has been advertised on the subway (display screen) in Berlin, Germany. Every day, millions of people know the existence of Ubuntu. The era of free software advertising is approaching. Who will advertise "Products" with zero pricing? The answer is: entrepreneurs with a vision like Mark Shuttleworth.
(Note: Ubuntu is a free software package with excellent quality customized for you and regularly released .)
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