On Tue, 12 Jun 2001, Mike Manchester wrote:
> Please check out this artical and give your feedback.
>
> http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2773365,00.html
>
> Mike M.
Hmm.. first argument is that it wont work because everyone else too stupid
to use linux and that only people that get paid will make linux easier to
use.. He has obvisouly not tried GNOME or KDE...
second argument: you need java to be a good desktop.. doesn't really make
any sense.. seeings how the majority of apps are still written in c/c++..
and.. guess what.. Java does work on linux..
third argument: can't really make heads or tails of it..
fourth argument: linux is a threat to other unix falvors more than it is a
threat to ms.. don't see how this keeps it from being a desktop?
fifth: worried about linux forking.. which I can see as a potential
concern
sixth: claims OS is a small cost when running a server... tell that to the
people that have to upgrade every 2 years when MS releases it's new OS
seventh: I think he is trying to say it will only work if it is made
specific to hardware.. again.. not sure about this
eight: good advice.. argument as to why linux wont make it on the desktop
it is not though.
nine: a little fortune telling here.. linux will be used in embedded
devices.. so not on the desktop..
all together.. the article is weak..seems like more uninformed propaganda
to me..
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