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Does Open Source Software Really Work?
reflexreaction writes "This article on NewsFactor does a decent job of covering some of the issues facing Open Source Software (OSS). It points to Linux's growth area, non-mission critical projects in mid-sized companies, and its main weakness, the desktop. It also briefly discusses Linux's potential growth into mission critical applications if scalability issues are addressed. Quick easy read. My favorite quote from the article "Linux on the desktop is toast.""
I rightfully claim this first post in the name of ACs everywhere.
MOD PARENT DOWN -1 TROLL
you mean like:
"we can't make a triumphant video until we get eddy van halen, but how can we get eddy van halen unless we have a triumphant video?" - bill and ted (paraphrased)
"I would say that 99 per cent of what my father has written about his own life is false." - L. Ron Hubbard Jr.
Only by degrees did the Hebes belatedly psych themselves up to sufficient hysteria. In a convulsive, screaming lunge they fell on Commander Rockwell. But he had the psychological advantage of a larger-than life personal courage. In an utterly one-sided battle too incredible for anyone who has not actually witnessed or fought through such a moment, he bashed and throttled his way into the shrieking crowd. The grasping, spitting devils fell on all sides, as the lone hero of the White race cut a path of blood and broken bones across New York City. They never knocked him off his feet and he never tired of splitting enemy jaws.
Alarmed and inspired by such Herculean bravery, a squad of policeman crashed into the howling throng swinging night sticks. Kosher casualties mounted rapidly, as the cops obviously relished their sport. They blazed a path of splattering gore to the ever-battling Rockwell, and escorted him over the blubbering bodies of fallen Jews. He emerged with only a few cuts and minor bruises. Even his uniform was in relatively good shape.
I am so gaaaaaaaaaaay!
But at least I haven't been trolled by someone posing as a 14 year old Lunix zealot!
LOOOOOOOOOOOL!
Nigger Laughs
You: "Hi, I'm an arrogant twit!"
Others: "Yeah, but that's lame"
You: "Hoity-toity blah blah! I am arrogant!"
Others: "Yes, but why?"
You: "Har har har! All are beneath me!"
Others: "Yes, OK"
You: "Ho ho, I look down on thee and thy! Arrogance!"
Others: "Yes, but that's stupid"
You: "I know more than you! And you! And them! I revel in my knowledge!"
Others: "Yes, I don't understand"
You: "Everyone but me is forbidden to use Linux from here on out! It is but for me! Fear my intellectual might!"
Others: "Yes, but that's nonsensical"
You: "I am the Lord thy God and thou shalt have no other gods before me!"
Sorry, what did you say? I was too busy humping your mom's sweet booty.
Come on, those Denny's coupons were top-notch.
And now she wakes to another grey day
In the Big Blue World
And her room's a tiny cage for a golden bird
O where did love go ?
And now the baby, that looks like him,
Starts to cry again
And again, again, eternally over again
Do rivers ever end ?
*Count a thousand drops of rain
Washed down the drain
Is life the same, in a way ?
Catch the bus that never comes
Clouds block the sun
Is life the same, in a way ?
What will tomorrow bring ?
Will birds sing ?
And now the flowers in the window box
Seem to bow their heads
As she sits and stares with eyes, sad circles of red
where did love go ?
**Never a letter or a call
A knock upon the door
So much like life, in a way
Watch the hands move round the clock
Tie time in knots
Life does the same, in a way
What will tomorrow bring ?
Will birds sing ?
Let the birds sing !
And now she sleeps in an empty bed
Through a starless night
But she dreams of snow-white doves
Bringing branches of love
maybe that's enough
Refrain * and **
What will tomorrow bring ?
Will birds sing ?
Mummy might catch you and take your skateboard away you cheeky little tyke! Never mind it's Speech Therapy on Wednesday and you get to dribble in unison with all the other Trailer Trash brain-damaged in car accidents! I bet you can't WAIT!
An article about the Open Source Model?! Don't you realize it's folks like you who make it difficult for Blacks to succeed in America in the first place!? First,your ancestors kidnapped mine for slaves. Then when we finally won our freedom in the American Civil War, you ilk used segregation , favoritism and terrorism to keep us down. Affirmative Action happened in response of the White Man favoring too many white men when it came to jobs. Now you're angry because a select few in America are abusing the welfare system ?!?!?! I hate(?) to say this, but racist filth like you need to get out of the Black Man's way so he can earn his own keep!!!! Then you won't see the Black Man on welfare.