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Fixing Linux: What's Broken And What To Do About It
Published 12/1/2008 at InformationWeek - All Stories And Blogs
The open-source operating system still has major problems that need immediate attention. Our expert recommends configuration, versioning, and GUI enhancements, to name a few.
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