[plug] wow.. hell got a bit cooler today...

[Chris Caston]

On Thu, 2005-06-30 at 16:44, simon wrote:
> Richard Meyer (meyerri at westnet.com.au) wrote:
> > Still an arrogant SOB, though, talking about "the politics that often
> > tarnish that movement" and not mentioning the greed, hypocricy and
> > monopolistic practices that tarnish his favourite OS. But I suppose even
> > faint praise from a MS fan is better than damnation ....
> >
> 
> Meaning no disrespect, 
Are you sure?

> but why the hell do you care what he thinks?

Actually I very recently used information from his (Paul Thurrott's)
website and wondered what his view of Linux was. I found Senectus'
posting very informative and personally relevant. 

> 
> He's obviously some numbnuts who needs to get out more.
> 

Aren't we all?

> Linux is what it is, and as Linus says it is 'good enough'. Windows is OK for
> certain things too (my 3 year old aint ready for X, although she doddles
> around XP and OS X just fine). 

Ye olde Microbee kept me amused at the tender age of 6 I don't see why
XFce or fluxbox couldn't easily do the same for a youngling today.

> I think zealots in both camps need some
> percussive counselling.
> 

Listen for the screams when you throw a crab into the Windows users dorm
;)

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