In a not too distant present, at a not too distant Interweb, you will bear witness to the one of the greatest dramas of our time.  An epic battle between equally powerful forces as they struggle for dominance and the hearts and minds of the “Now” generation.  I introduce to you, now, the cast of “OS Wars: The Movie”

Microsoft Windows – Played by Forrest Gump.  You couldn’t ask for a simpler OS.  Although dim witted, it still manages to find it’s way into world events and controls the known universe.  Despite all it’s shortcomings, it still manages to successfully wage war.  Primary objective is a world of mediocrity governed by Bubba Gump Apps.

Apple OS X – Played by…the 12 Apostles.  Going throughout the land proclaiming the beauty and grandeur of The Kingdom of Apple.  Peaceful yet forceful in their convictions.  Comforted by their knowledge that there is Life after Microsoft.  With the Light of Jobs to guide them, they will eventually find their way to the door of your blog, chat or social network and try to convert you.

GNU/Linux – This evening played by Hannibal Lecter.  A cultured, intellectual race with a passion for fine arts and the pursuit of knowledge.  Yet, the outward appearance of fine breeding and class mask a darker, sinister side of mayhem and cannibalism.  GNU/Linux has a tendency to kill and eat not only those who oppose it, but also their friends and allies.  Is all this anger driven by the need to be wanted and loved?

QNX, BeOS, DOS, OS/2 – This rag-tag bunch will be played by the Munchkins.  An eclectic group who are fun to play with, fascinating to observe, but serve no relevant or useful purpose.

UNIX – Played by Gandalf the Wizard.  An elderly OS of no fixed age or origin.  It is the wisest of them all and is endowed with many magical and fantastic abilities.  Capable of great things, it does not seek the spotlight.  Contented to stay in the background and ensure all is as it should be.

This epic blockbuster will, I’m sure, be played out in forums and comments until the end of time.  Who will win?  Who will lose?  Who will care?  Only time and Robert Scoble will ever know…