Top Linux Moments of 2008
It’s been a rather interesting year for Linux, with just enough ups and downs to keep us on our toes. And, being as it is the heart of December, I figured now is a good time to scour through the Linux Action Shows of the past year and find, what I consider to be, the top moments from 2008.
These are not simply “Project X releases version 2.3.1″ type moments. I’m talking real defining moments here. Moments that have a broad impact on all of Linux-dom (and beyond).
So. Without further ado (and in no particular order), here we go!
Amazon releases the Kindle
That’s right. The Kindle. Amazon’s eBook reader. Sure, there have been several eBook reading devices before, but this one really hit the mainstream.
A Linux-powered device with an lifetime wireless data service (that you never need to pay for after you purchase the device)… and backed by the mighty force that is Amazon.com.
This is a win for book lovers and a win for the public perception of Linux.
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