Power Users Choose GNU/Linux (Video)

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2009-11-13 16:24:48 UTC
Modified: 2009-11-13 16:24:48 UTC

Summary: Example of the power of GNU/Linux with KDE4

IN the previous post we promised to show something that Apple cannot offer. How about the following?

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For what it's worth, here are the technical details/specifications of a powerful new graphics card that supports Windows and Linux. No word about Apple's proprietary computer hardware and operating system.

The $1995 Matrox M9188 comes with 2GB of video RAM, and works with Windows 7, Vista, XP, and Linux. It can be combined with a second one to form a seamless desktop across 16 monitors. Apparently, this is perfect for "energy, transportation, process control, financial trading," and making your head explode.

As long as Mac OS X is tied to Apple hardware, Mac users are missing out. They also overpay. ⬆

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