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| Thread ID: 28697 | 2002-12-28 09:33:00 | Survey: linux converts... how many gave it a go this year | Clueless (181) | Press F1 |
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| 109569 | 2002-12-29 09:13:00 | > ....go and subscribe to > AnchorDesk. What's that? Is it like Anchor Milk or something ?:| B:) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 109570 | 2002-12-29 09:24:00 | > > > > > I think it was relating to the fact, that unless > you > > download the source and compile it yourself, you > can > > never be completely sure of what you are using. > > I agree with you there, but I can say that anybody in > the world who desires, CAN view the source code IF > THEY WANT! > > However, with M$ software, to get a look-see at the > code, you've gotta be one of the chosen few who are > hired by Mr. Gates! The point is, you have a choice. Whether you want to look at the source code or not is up to you but when it comes to things like bugs, it makes a lot of sense. This comes in handy when people are able to contribute patches to a project without having to rely on the programmers to release the patch. The linux kernel was built in this very way - the default VM in the kernel is the -aa vm but if I want to use say the rmap vm, all I have to do is get the source and patch the kernel. |
segfault (655) | ||
| 109571 | 2002-12-29 09:24:00 | How many of you use our very own homegrown Linux site. I've been using it for a long time now & it is a great resource for anyone wanting to know more about the power of linux. http://www.startlinux.co.nz/ |
Stumped Badly (348) | ||
| 109572 | 2002-12-29 09:37:00 | I seriously think a FAQ about switching to Linux, The Pros/Cons and about getting started once you've made the jump (Dual-Booting or Dedicated). Things like networking, modem setup (Which I havent had to do yet) would be good too IMHO. Id be willing to contibute after having just gone through a lot in this past week or so, and I think there would be quite a few others who would also be keen! Anybody else think this is a good idea, Cover Mandrake 9 and RedHat 8 would be the main ones I think :) |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 109573 | 2002-12-29 09:48:00 | > You linux people remind me of the people who bought > beta vcrs when they came out . Actually, I think you've got it a bit wrong there . I wasn't around to see if but although betamax was a superior system, vcr manufacturers were required to pay a royalty to Sony . However, JVC didn't require a royalty for VHS . Now Gnu/Linux is popular because it is free (as in beer and speech) and open, not because the Gnu Foundation demands a royalty for every distribution sold . Therefore, to me, your argument doens't stand . > The same people who would drive Ladas or Skodas watch > tv3 news use netscape, bank with kiwi bank, tree > hugging, labour voting, anti american, > pro immigration etc . One word: "stereotype" . People who use/follow Gnu/Linux are all different, you just can't lump us all together in one big pile . Also, unless you live under a rock, you would realise that Gnu/Linux has support for companies like IBM, Sun Microsystems, HP, Xerox, Intel, AMD, Transmeta, Borland, O'Reilly and more that I can't think of . We also have a lot of support for many Governments around the world such as India (Huge support there), Germany, France, Mexico . Hollywood even use large Gnu/Linux clusters to render movies - Lord of the Rings was one, Star Trek Nemesis, Star Trek . You get the point anyway . As you can see, Gnu/Linux has a huge amount of support from many many companies and its certainly not going away so don't be so quick to write it off . |
segfault (655) | ||
| 109574 | 2002-12-29 09:54:00 | > > As you can see, Gnu/Linux has a huge amount of > support from many many companies and its certainly > not going away so don't be so quick to write it off. Yes, From what I understand (Just for some Local Flavor), Fletcher Forresty and also Air NZ have made a switch to Linux workstations within the past couple of months. BTW, I use Kiwibank and ASB, and Use Phoenix as my preffered browser. Everybody has their own tastes, I let u live, why cant you do the same to me? |
Chilling_Silence (9) | ||
| 109575 | 2002-12-29 10:07:00 | It's a newsletter from ZDNet and I would say quite a few in the forums have not been weaned yet. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 109576 | 2002-12-29 18:35:00 | > You linux people remind me of the people who bought > beta vcrs when they came out. > The same people who would drive Ladas or Skodas watch > tv3 news use netscape, bank with kiwi bank, tree > hugging, labour voting, anti american, > pro immigration etc. LoL ol ted here was just making a joke, and all the pro linux fans got really upset and fought back at his comments. If you really enjoy using linux then you don't need to justify yourself. I bet you still try and justify why been a geek is better too. Chilling give up trying to convert everyone to your latest OS flavour of the month, you do it in so many posts that don't ask for comments relating to the os, you just like to mention it for the sake of it, same goes for clueless. People use an OS that suits their needs, we are all unique people hence why we all use different OS's. Don't try to convince people that linux is the end all, because we know its not. The same goes for m$ users who shouldn't try and convert linux people (that would be pretty hard to do though!) Each to their own. So lets get off the sling match and get back to the question at hand. Survey: linux converts... how many gave it a go this year |
roofus (483) | ||
| 109577 | 2002-12-29 20:00:00 | I agree with most of what you said but I gave up on AnchorDesk because there were too many posts like tedheath and I don't want to see it happening here as this is a good friendly and helpfull site. | mikebartnz (21) | ||
| 109578 | 2002-12-29 20:50:00 | > Chilling give up trying to convert everyone to your > latest OS flavour of the month, you do it in so many > posts that don't ask for comments relating to the os, > you just like to mention it for the sake of it, same > goes for clueless. Who Me? ?:| :O ;) :D *Chilling_Silence offers his humblest apologies* |
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