^^^^^^^^^With all respect Linux is nowhere close, and a primary driver at Novell is to clone Microsoft technology^^^^^^^^
Linux based OS's are alot closer than you're willing to admit to Apple. They've surpassed microsoft. You should introduce yourself to something called XGL.
Even Apple didn't innovate this little baby. Unlike what Apple's little 3d toys are, this desktop actually has practical use.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xgl
It has it's origins in several places, but ultimately it's got Novell's name all over it.
Currently, Microsoft is the one left cloning. Both apple and linux based OS's have 3d rendered desktops.
It's interesting to see you knock an american company like that.
One day you might actually respect America enough to capitalize it. Then again, you might not.