I think it is a given that all the Unix variants are more stable to use, but we come back to the age old arguement. It is given that people learn how to use Windows in companies and school because it is so commonly used. Linux, or any *nix OS, is only better if used correctly. I am just learning how to manuever Linux and I crash mine more often than I crash my Win2k computer. I have learned quite a bit about Windows I am the NT/2000 expert at my job, but I am not entirely a Windows advocate. Hence the reason I am trying to learn Linux.
I know I will probably regret saying this, but the reason these companies do this is to prevent theft and like the store propaganda states it is in effect us the shoplifters steal from. All Fry's, Best Buy, Costco or any other logical retailer is going to do is raise prices to compensate for losses. Looking at the big picture I still hate to have to stop and prove I am not stealing, but at the same time I understand how the merchants feel. If it was my house that people were stealing from I would attempt the same thing.
Truthfully it is back to the age old "Don't inconvenience me or I will sue." routine, I think some parts of society need to get off their high horses and realise that everyone gives up a little convenience at times it is a part of life.
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I think it is a given that all the Unix variants are more stable to use, but we come back to the age old arguement. It is given that people learn how to use Windows in companies and school because it is so commonly used. Linux, or any *nix OS, is only better if used correctly. I am just learning how to manuever Linux and I crash mine more often than I crash my Win2k computer. I have learned quite a bit about Windows I am the NT/2000 expert at my job, but I am not entirely a Windows advocate. Hence the reason I am trying to learn Linux.
I know I will probably regret saying this, but the reason these companies do this is to prevent theft and like the store propaganda states it is in effect us the shoplifters steal from. All Fry's, Best Buy, Costco or any other logical retailer is going to do is raise prices to compensate for losses. Looking at the big picture I still hate to have to stop and prove I am not stealing, but at the same time I understand how the merchants feel. If it was my house that people were stealing from I would attempt the same thing.
Truthfully it is back to the age old "Don't inconvenience me or I will sue." routine, I think some parts of society need to get off their high horses and realise that everyone gives up a little convenience at times it is a part of life.