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Linux, to be (Like Microsoft) or Not to be?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the that-is-the-question dept.

David writes "Stephen Shipman delivers a very articulate and concise view of how Linux fits in server and end user environments. He expresses his view in response to Nicolas Petreley's 'rant' in Linux Journal. He points out the subtle implications of efficiency versus consistency." From the article: "[...] efficiency (as measured by keystrokes) isn't the only metric for ease of use. Consistency must also be taken into account. Microsoft has made a lot of hay (and green) by flogging consistency".

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  1. Microsoft by PresidentEnder · · Score: 0, Troll
    What sucks about windows?

    1. it breaks.

    What about linux?

    1. it's hard for beginners to use

    Ignoring everything else about both OSes, these two characteristics mean that windows wins. Not everyone wants to be an expert or a hacker, and windows is easier to deal with. Everything in windows is more intuitive at the Joe User level than in Linux. That's why windows wins.

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    I used to carry a bottle of whiskey for snake bite. And two snakes. -Nefarious Wheel
  2. To be like Microsoft... by packetmill · · Score: 0, Troll

    1)The title is flaimbait.

    2)The way to go about bridging the gap between efficiency and consistency is not difficult: it's called user interface.

    3)How about an article called "To be like Java" since MS is generally very good at stealing ideas, particularly in software development.

    4)Windoze registry sux.