Okay it is the time for all the “experts” to come out of the closet and make their year end predictions, well there is one that has lived for as many years as I can remember and I hope is not brought up this year. And that is “This is the Year of Linux”. My goodness folks wake up, smell the coffee or roses, the year of linux has come. I look around and I have friends that 10 years ago would never have even thought of using linux now proclaiming it’s benefits. Companies changing over from another operating system that shall go unnamed. Heck even the major computer companies are advertizing Linux Desktops and Laptops. There are cities, going over to Linux monthly. Linux doen’t need a year it needs some great advertizing and more grassroots support, both the linux and open source projects such as Open Office, need volunteers, and the whole time let folks learn about the cost savings of using Linux for goodness sake. Because while everyone was busy crying from the heights that this was the year of Linux, Linux has walked in and made it’s self comfy in a world that is more than ready for it. Stop comparing Linux to other systems and enjoy what headroads it has made and will continue to make this year with help from you, the user. So sit back and enjoy a Happy New Year and smile at Tux he is here to stay.