---------------- The reason the US DOJ is going to break Microsoft into 3 separate companies is to see how long it takes the largest of these 3 to expand and crush the other two.
I'm always amused at how Apple constantly tries to compare to windows. It's a never-ending reminder that they will never catch up.
Linux users crying "we are ok too" on the same days as win2k is released, along with the big $$$ hoopla is just going to show how sad linux is in the promotion and PR departments. "we are almost as good"
linux is better, and should start taking the lead, not following the blind man.
A linux rally a week BEFORE, would do much better, and actually have some type of effect. Why would somebody who just bought NT2K bother to worry abou t linux? give linux to them a week before, and they just might take the time to see that it's better.
it is good news. We need more of this. People in relating administrative positions should read about this and do what they can to get on the bandwagon.
I believe school officials would love to get on the linux train, but if they do so, they are only putting their own necks out with no hope of reward, and great risks to themselves. This is one step in giving them support, and letting them know there is another option available, and they don't have to step off a cliff (into the void of no support, no familarity, no backing) to get there.
This can only be a great arrangement for all involved. Schools (at least in US) are always on tight budgets, and a software arrangement such as this will be great for them.
To top that off, people use what they know. the kids of today are unquestionably the IS managers and system admins of tomorrow. Grass roots all the way. It's one of the biggest things that kept apple alive for so long, it will work as well for linux.
and think of the possibilities of education with open source software. if lots of schools begin to use OSS, they can not only learn, but contribute greatly. Quite an advantage for all over the current setup.
great news. but I'm disappointed it took so long. Of course, we still have to see if any schools take them up on the offer, and if they do, are they putting those students at a disadvantage in a Microsoft-dominated world.
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choose hamsterdance from the list.
unless you have a small child with you. (it's the only cure)
I bet I'll get at least a few of the prizes. I can sure use the money.
good point. poor little oily guys.
seems that I've been on websites that appeared to have more pages than that.
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The reason the US DOJ is going to break Microsoft into 3 separate companies is to see how long it takes the largest of these 3 to expand and crush the other two.
Linux users crying "we are ok too" on the same days as win2k is released, along with the big $$$ hoopla is just going to show how sad linux is in the promotion and PR departments. "we are almost as good"
linux is better, and should start taking the lead, not following the blind man.
A linux rally a week BEFORE, would do much better, and actually have some type of effect. Why would somebody who just bought NT2K bother to worry abou t linux? give linux to them a week before, and they just might take the time to see that it's better.
I believe school officials would love to get on the linux train, but if they do so, they are only putting their own necks out with no hope of reward, and great risks to themselves. This is one step in giving them support, and letting them know there is another option available, and they don't have to step off a cliff (into the void of no support, no familarity, no backing) to get there.
To top that off, people use what they know. the kids of today are unquestionably the IS managers and system admins of tomorrow. Grass roots all the way. It's one of the biggest things that kept apple alive for so long, it will work as well for linux.
and think of the possibilities of education with open source software. if lots of schools begin to use OSS, they can not only learn, but contribute greatly. Quite an advantage for all over the current setup.
great news. but I'm disappointed it took so long. Of course, we still have to see if any schools take them up on the offer, and if they do, are they putting those students at a disadvantage in a Microsoft-dominated world.
lets get it going in the US.
what's so good about it?