As Microsoft galvanises support for Windows 7 (and brushes Windows Vista under the corporate rug), it’s worth remembering that Windows isn’t the only game in town.
At least not if the Apple and Linux camps have anything to say about it. Mac OS X 10.6, aka ‘Snow Leopard’ is currently simmering in the Cupertino oven.
Meanwhile, the Ubuntu faithful are looking forward to the next release, Jaunty Jackalope.
The next great OS battle
… The stakes are high for all concerned. Microsoft needs to restore consumer confidence with Windows 7; Apple needs to refine an OS that now spans its desktops, laptops and mobile phones; while Linux is starting to gain some traction (and a little mainstream love) thanks to the current netbook craze.
While Apple and Microsoft will trade high-profile punches, 2009 could well be a breakthrough year for Linux. Of course, we say that every year…
[The full text of this news article appeared in PC Plus magazine, issue 277]
