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> Sounds like a load of bull to me.

Why? That's a harsh thing to say to me when all I'm trying to do is explain some history a lot of rich and influential people would prefer was forgotten.

> Why write this post to complain then?

I'm not complaining. I am trying to counter FUD that is obscuring documented history.

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> I'm not complaining. I am trying to counter FUD that is obscuring documented history.

But you haven't actually shown any proof of your claim. You claim to "explain some history a lot of rich and influential people would prefer was forgotten", while offering no proof. While demanding proof that you aren't wrong.

Let's face it, nobody remembers the Linux Desktop wars. This story is long forgotten and the rich and influental people don't have to do anything.

Both GNOME and KDE had their highs and lows but in general they ended up OK.

Apologies if I was too harsh.

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