How does that insight fit into '1.3% of Google searches'? I find 1.3% a disturbing figure considering that a lot of people don't even know to handle a back and forward or even a stop button on there browser. More and more people connect without much more knowledge then starting up a browser screen and surfing from google or the (TRUE) history bar. So instead of responding to this kind of news from our own Geeky horizon we should try to keep an eye on the whole picture here. In this case the fact that criminals are trying to hijack the net.
What did that suse box or redhat box cost again? Obviously the poster of this article didn't do his homework. There are lost of distributions that will cost you if you have the urge or need to pay.
Well I don't really have a problem finding the apps I/my customers need in Linux. Funny you mention invoicing software as Open Office calc and some scripting will facilitate that easily. My biggest problem is is language based as most apps are still badly supported in other languages then English. I see this as a drawback of free software although I see things slowly changing for the better. But especially stuff like Quickbooks are very country specific. Most countries have a very strict tax regime where you are only allowed certain programs for tax and accounting purposes. Something that adds to the problem. To cut things short. Accounting imho is indeed a niche where Windows most of the time is dictated. But one of the problems arising through the use of propriatory software is that it's not very flexible and this in the end will keep the door for future linux accounting apps open. The Ubuntu platform offers a nice basis to step in there with there partner repositories. Now we just need the companies to see the possibilities and step in.
Well ehhrmmm actually I'm migrating my customers to Ubuntu. Guess what. Most of them are even happy with it. The first and most important feedback being 'My machine is much more responsive and faster now'. Of cause no big deal once you loose the virus scanner/personal firewall and the adware/spyware scanners running in the background. Now I believe I might be a trend setter, but whats important here is the acceptability by my customers. Clearly they are fed up to take such a step. Some one tell the Gates boy.
RU the new american secret weapon. Almost killed me with your remark. Seems that the broadband policy is working you reached Portugal in Europe. Iran didn't make it that far yet.
First thing my 'Basic Home' customers ask me is why VISTA is asking them for permission for everything they ask it to do. Is this what you mean by 'vista will do everything they want', they have lot's of problems with USB modems that don't work, printer drivers that don't work, is that what you mean by 'the security model in XP is a disaster, Vista at least improves on it a bit'. Somethings you say make me wonder if MS is expanding their 'Genuine Votes' program.
I think that a lot has been said about this subject and most people are more or less right from their point of view. What I miss in the discussion is support from ISP's. And when it comes to this I think PHP has the better options. It's widely supported by most ISP's and available on all platforms whereas my second runner up Perl usually is confined to linux hosting although there is no real reason for that. Java? Man, don't start me of on that one. Nice idea but beside's interpreter problems it's way to slow. Ruby? Up till now not interesting enough what I hear from it to investigate further. Probably one of those nice confusing geek things:-) No. straight forward and
controlable. PHP rulez.
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How does that insight fit into '1.3% of Google searches'? I find 1.3% a disturbing figure considering that a lot of people don't even know to handle a back and forward or even a stop button on there browser. More and more people connect without much more knowledge then starting up a browser screen and surfing from google or the (TRUE) history bar. So instead of responding to this kind of news from our own Geeky horizon we should try to keep an eye on the whole picture here. In this case the fact that criminals are trying to hijack the net.
What did that suse box or redhat box cost again? Obviously the poster of this article didn't do his homework. There are lost of distributions that will cost you if you have the urge or need to pay.
Well I don't really have a problem finding the apps I/my customers need in Linux. Funny you mention invoicing software as Open Office calc and some scripting will facilitate that easily. My biggest problem is is language based as most apps are still badly supported in other languages then English. I see this as a drawback of free software although I see things slowly changing for the better. But especially stuff like Quickbooks are very country specific. Most countries have a very strict tax regime where you are only allowed certain programs for tax and accounting purposes. Something that adds to the problem. To cut things short. Accounting imho is indeed a niche where Windows most of the time is dictated. But one of the problems arising through the use of propriatory software is that it's not very flexible and this in the end will keep the door for future linux accounting apps open. The Ubuntu platform offers a nice basis to step in there with there partner repositories. Now we just need the companies to see the possibilities and step in.
Well ehhrmmm actually I'm migrating my customers to Ubuntu. Guess what. Most of them are even happy with it. The first and most important feedback being 'My machine is much more responsive and faster now'. Of cause no big deal once you loose the virus scanner/personal firewall and the adware/spyware scanners running in the background. Now I believe I might be a trend setter, but whats important here is the acceptability by my customers. Clearly they are fed up to take such a step. Some one tell the Gates boy.
Where else would you be if the floor collapses under your billions. Bill will soon be eating peanut butter sandwidches like the rest of us :-)
RU the new american secret weapon. Almost killed me with your remark. Seems that the broadband policy is working you reached Portugal in Europe. Iran didn't make it that far yet.
First thing my 'Basic Home' customers ask me is why VISTA is asking them for permission for everything they ask it to do. Is this what you mean by 'vista will do everything they want', they have lot's of problems with USB modems that don't work, printer drivers that don't work, is that what you mean by 'the security model in XP is a disaster, Vista at least improves on it a bit'. Somethings you say make me wonder if MS is expanding their 'Genuine Votes' program.
I think that a lot has been said about this subject and most people are more or less right from their point of view. What I miss in the discussion is support from ISP's. And when it comes to this I think PHP has the better options. It's widely supported by most ISP's and available on all platforms whereas my second runner up Perl usually is confined to linux hosting although there is no real reason for that. Java? Man, don't start me of on that one. Nice idea but beside's interpreter problems it's way to slow. Ruby? Up till now not interesting enough what I hear from it to investigate further. Probably one of those nice confusing geek things :-) No. straight forward and
controlable. PHP rulez.