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From: John Ames <commodorejohn@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: The joy of Linux
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On Mon, 4 Nov 2024 13:19:25 +0000
The Natural Philosopher <tnp@invalid.invalid> wrote:

> But one has to ask what in fact a desktop OS is for these days.

Any damn thing you please, no walled gardens needed, thankyouverymuch.

> The 'home PC' is now a fondleslab, TV or smartphone.

People have been nattering about "the death of the PC" for upwards of
twelve years now - and they're still here.