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Linux Art and Lotsa Linux Hype

Posted by Roblimo on from the bring-me-your-tired-your-poor-and-your-Microsoft-CDs dept.

GW Hayduke writes "I stumbled across this on CNet, It's a definitely like dumping some petrol on an allready raging fire on this site, but I found it interesting..." Linuxfund.org is getting lots of press. It'll be interesting to see whether all their sound and fury signifies anything besides a clever credit card marketing scheme, but at least this Microsoft art thing they're running has some humor value, and laughter is always worthwhile. ;-)

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  1. Re:What about the Rest of Us? by Pascal+Q.+Porcupine · · Score: 3
    I think the main issue regarding Windows is the fact that the hardware is sold separate from the OS but people are required to buy the OS along with the hardware. With Macs, you don't have the luxury of those claims, since a Macintosh computer refers to both the hardware and the OS. Also, you can't buy MacOS standalone (just upgrades), correct? So determining the value of that is difficult at best. I've never seen the MacOS full (OEM) version EULA, but it probably doesn't include a clause for returning the OS to the place of purchase.

    Of course, that's somewhat hypocritical, since until recently, Windows PCs were sold as the PC and the OS, but with PCs there's a definite case to be made for the separation of hardware and software (since it was possible to get 'naked' systems in the past); it's never been possible to get a naked Mac, at least not in legitimate, authorized, direct channels.


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  2. ... by Signal+11 · · Score: 3
    *mumble* It's obvious that the use of microsoft products as art is an attempt to appeal to the linux users in the post-postcommunistic era of computing. By appealing to the third-wave post-industrial paradigm shift amongst users of modern-day operating systems, they hope to accomplish a radical departure from current artistic forms of linux artwork.

    Did that make any sense to you? Me neither. So how come you're "donating" atleast $99 in return for a $6.95 CD?!

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