[Cialug] The killer APP?

[Mark Hesseltine]

On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 10:32:27 -0600, Lee <leeh@csi-rics.com> wrote:
> Reading the following article brings up the old question what will be the
> killer APP for Linux on the desktop? The article is about Adobe's efforts to
> get more involved in the Linux desktop market. But I think it's important to
> note that Adobe brings an important market segment with it. However the side
> effect may be a cut into Apple, SGI and Suns share.
> 
> http://news.com.com/Adobe+dipping+toes+into+desktop+Linux+waters/2100-7344_3
> -5435397.html
> 
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I'd say the killer application for Linux would be a 100% flawless
WINE. This would allow companies that have that one "must have,
mission critical" application that runs on a Windows platform to
migrate, without scrapping out a currently tested and running system.

Perfect WINE would help those who "need" the Adobe publishing
products, the Microsoft Office (complete with macros, VBA, etc.), or
custom customer service, billing, etc. applications.

Of course, all of this is just my personal opinion, and probably a
rose-colored view of WINE, considering the lack of complete
documentation available to the developers.