Converting "Dozies" (was Re: [ale] OT: winxp upgrade...)

[Geoffrey]

Michael D. Hirsch wrote:
> On Monday 06 January 2003 04:11 pm, Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> 
> 
>>I would be more inclined to throw money at people who aren't starry-eyed
>>with "vertical marketing opportunities, "co-branding strategies," and
>>"strategic partnerships" but rather live relatively normal lives but
>>produce good work.  I've seen waaaaay too much "Enron-think" in the last
>>four years and if I knew as a fact that Mandrake's upper/mid management
>>was NOT like that, I'd consider it.
> 
> 
> I think it is pretty clear that mandrakes management WAS a lot like that.  
> They are now out on their ear and the new management is very focused on 
> making a great distribution for the desktop and server.  They have been 
> very upfront, lately, on their finances and plans for the future.  
> Unfortunately, it looks like they will run out of money a couple of months 
> before the go cash flow positive.

I hope not, but if they do, I still feel my 'investment' was worth it. 
I think Mandrake being around would be good for Linux as a whole.  If 
they're gone, you've got Red Hat, SuSE and Slackware, and really, for 
the average Joe, Red Hat and SuSE.

-- 
Until later: Geoffrey		esoteric at 3times25.net

The latest, most widespread virus?  Microsoft end user agreement.
Think about it...

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