[ale] Linux use by ISP]

[Jim Williams]

More usefull yes.  Easier I am still not convinced. 
More stable enviroment is a good argument, but
developing on Linux and making your code portable is
an option.  True not the best but possible.  Just an
opinion.

--- Wandered Inn <esoteric at denali.atlnet.com> wrote:
> Jim Williams wrote:
> > 
> > > many people from using Linux.
> > > but does the
> > > average person really need to
> > 
> > It's not meant to be used by everyone.  In fact I
> do
> > not encourge anyone to use it anymore unless they
> are
> > very intrested.  Frankly I prefer it this way.  I
> > agree it nice to have better programs to complete
> > tasks, but making it easier for new users is not
> > always a good thing.
> 
> You are wrong.  The only way Microsoft can be
> replaced on the desktop is
> by making Linux easier and useful for the average
> user.  As a software
> developer, I want a better desktop environment then
> NT or windows 2000. 
> I won't get it as long as Microsoft holds the keys
> to the desktop
> kingdom.
> 
> 
> --
> Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at denali.atlnet.com
> 
> It should be illegal to yell "Y2K" in a crowded
> economy.
> 	-- Larry Wall, creator of the programming language
> Perl
> 
> 


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Jim Williams
Software Developer, ICC/GRSoftware
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