I'll start with Ubuntu and Fedora. Seems like a strange question, all of them do, with the exception of distros that have been dropped.

I recall the Amiga working that way. input.device was the highest priority task in the system. I may, however, recall incorrectly, it was a long time ago.

They've done so much bad over the years, there is no one thing that will change that perception.

If they do things that prove out to be in good faith for a length of time, maybe they can change it.

Maybe 10 years? Otherwise, thoughtful people will view them with skepticism, and those less so will scream "monopoly, or EEE"

I don't think that Microsoft wants to extinguish Linux. In my opinion, the new "Microsoft Loves Linux" future looks like this:

Linux VMs running under Azure (Microsoft gets paid)
Linux running under Windows (Microsoft gets paid)
Android (Microsoft gets paid under those questionable patent threats)

Linux won't be extinguished, it will live on under Microsoft's guidance, as they get paid handsomely for it.

That would be irrational.

http://zareason.com/

Once the tolls are automated, the tolls can be increased more frequently and with less outrage from the motorists. Of course the politicians like the idea. They'll sell the idea on convenience, and then soak people later.

Check out RideTrac for Android. Works great for me.

I like the idea of it, but I don't really use the big music organizing programs.

Don't mistake that for years in production. They have a LOT of season breaks. Not sure why, they seem to be at about 100 shows or so, 10 shows per season. The Linux Link Tech Show is at episode 340 or so, and still on their first season.

Not as high on production quality, but live every week, with great guests and informative conversation. http://tllts.org/

If this leaves a waxy buildup...on anything......

This will be my third year. I'm going as a supporter for the first time because they are hurting for registrations this year. I think it's going to be a great program. I hope that folks support the event.

I doubt that you (and I) represent enough of a market to make it worth their while.

I would not count on this behavior changing. Microsoft has no incentive to work well with other operating systems.