You seem to be under the impression that linux isn't open to the mainstream. Most people on this forum already knows this isn't true. No one is barred from entry into the the world of linux, not even commercial entities. The linux user-base isn't going to kiss Nero's ring just to encourage commercial software or to make you feel better. I will take your advice though, I will decide for myself. Oh, and one more thing, the name calling, stereotyping, peer-pressure statements were pretty good:)
The linux desktop is already here, I've been using it for a few years now. Nero just recently became aware of it and find itself competing in a very crowded arena with some very good players. Joe Schmoe isn't going to have trouble finding a CD burner on this platform. Which ever distro he chooses will, more than likely, come with a very capable burner with a good GUI. You mentioned giving Nero a little support, my question is why? Their app doesn't bring anything new to this platform.
Ashlee Vance of The Register put it best:
"Many self-loathing Mac fans continue to take Apple's side, saying the company has every right to try and protect its 'trade secrets.' But these are the type of people that cheer when Apple releases products without monitors, screens or functions."
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. This type of story about Apple is becoming a regular feature here. What are we suppose to be afraid of? What is it that we should doubt? Is this the proper use of the term "FUD"? "No one ever got fired for choosing IBM" is the classic example of FUD.
...baldfaced attempt to confuse two sources of outrage...
Maybe. It can also be interpreted as a comparison between two companies. Most people (including geeks) don't really think MS is evil or free speech is threatened by this action including yourself, as you indicate at the end of your post.
The reasons to privatise services vary from municipality to another. Is public wifi a good idea? I can't say for certain. Should a state ban such a service from local governments? Without a compelling reason, I would think not. If a local govt. isn't allowed to do this, who is? I believe that the purpose of this law isn't to prevent a few select entities (municipalities) from entering into this service, it is to ban entry from everyone (non-profits, local businesses,individuals...). The ultimate goal of this type of legislation is to prevent public wifi completely. Who will gain or lose from this action isn't as obvious as many people think; things like these are greatly influenced by the Law of Unintended Consequences.
You sir are correct! Productivity is the function of the user not the OS. It is the look/feel/features of an OS will reflect the values of the community that uses it. The worst thing that can happen to an OS is to gain a disproportionately large number of these people as end users.
I think your looking too closely at the small details. Generally speaking, all of the major operating systems are about the same. Productivity in one should be about the same in the other. The real difference between them is the user-base that it attracts. End users have a very stong influence on look/feel/functionality. Every OS reflects the values of its community. The best OS is the one with users who share the same values as you, at least that's my theory. And if this is true then the worst thing to happen to your favorite OS is to get this group to switch over.
I cannot and will not in good conscious recommend Linux to anyone that is not computer savvy, nor will i recommend it for clients who rely on a 3rd Party support personnel.
I salute you! OS zealotry harms everyone. Advocating the right tool for the right job is the mark of a true pro. Back to the topic -- umm...so...who's John Dvorak anyways.
I agree, you seem very well versed in the computer industry. Unfortunately, most "switchers" should be avoided. Who are they? They are the lowest common denominator of users out there.
Whiners, posers, wanna-be-hackers. * The old retired fart who spends half the day on hold waiting for tech support only to tie it up for the remaining day because he wont read the manual. * The user who is feed up with viruses and spam even though they did nothing to avoid or minimise the problem. * The punk who thinks he's 3133t because he knows where to download warez. * gramma, who has an idiot zealot for an offspring, got switched for her "own good" and not very happy about it. ...the list of "switchers" just goes on and on.
Microsoft couldn't be happier to get rid of them. Dell couldn't care less either. There is a segment of end users who could never be profitable.As it stands now, Microsoft, Dell, and most large retail outlets are stuck with the suckers we call switchers. Slowly but surely the big boys are running them off to other OS's and platforms. How? By ignoring them. When they threaten to switch to Macs or Linux, all they get are alligator tears.In Linux land these so called switchers are usually ignored after a while as well. Brushed off with a RTFM. Posers...I mean "switchers" usually lose interest and move on to Macs. It's only a matter of time before the Mac community see them for what they are and ignore them as well (hopefully). The truth is: about %20 of the end users are not worth having. Casting the widest net does not work in this industry. If you think windows or linux zealots give the mac community grief, wait until these nit-wits join you ranks.
The proper way a drive should be secured is with a Phillips screwdriver. It is not like a Phillips Screwdriver is some exotic tool that is hard to come by.
A Philips #2, to be precise. Sometimes the #1, but it's not as common as the #2. The Leatherman Wave and Pro versions come with a #2. I've assembed an entire system w/ a Leatherman. The "tool free" crap does nothing for me:)
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You seem to be under the impression that linux isn't open to the mainstream. Most people on this forum already knows this isn't true. No one is barred from entry into the the world of linux, not even commercial entities. The linux user-base isn't going to kiss Nero's ring just to encourage commercial software or to make you feel better. I will take your advice though, I will decide for myself. Oh, and one more thing, the name calling, stereotyping, peer-pressure statements were pretty good :)
The linux desktop is already here, I've been using it for a few years now. Nero just recently became aware of it and find itself competing in a very crowded arena with some very good players. Joe Schmoe isn't going to have trouble finding a CD burner on this platform. Which ever distro he chooses will, more than likely, come with a very capable burner with a good GUI. You mentioned giving Nero a little support, my question is why? Their app doesn't bring anything new to this platform.
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I would be interested if Penelope Cruz is wearing them!
Not here at slashdot according to this.
Ashlee Vance of The Register put it best:
"Many self-loathing Mac fans continue to take Apple's side, saying the company has every right to try and protect its 'trade secrets.' But these are the type of people that cheer when Apple releases products without monitors, screens or functions."
This is pure FUD...
Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt. This type of story about Apple is becoming a regular feature here. What are we suppose to be afraid of? What is it that we should doubt? Is this the proper use of the term "FUD"? "No one ever got fired for choosing IBM" is the classic example of FUD.
Maybe. It can also be interpreted as a comparison between two companies. Most people (including geeks) don't really think MS is evil or free speech is threatened by this action including yourself, as you indicate at the end of your post.
This is freaking me out, man! It must be some kind of reverse psycology conspiracy b*llshit, man! I'm outta here!
The reasons to privatise services vary from municipality to another. Is public wifi a good idea? I can't say for certain. Should a state ban such a service from local governments? Without a compelling reason, I would think not. If a local govt. isn't allowed to do this, who is? I believe that the purpose of this law isn't to prevent a few select entities (municipalities) from entering into this service, it is to ban entry from everyone (non-profits, local businesses,individuals...). The ultimate goal of this type of legislation is to prevent public wifi completely. Who will gain or lose from this action isn't as obvious as many people think; things like these are greatly influenced by the Law of Unintended Consequences.
You sir are correct! Productivity is the function of the user not the OS. It is the look/feel/features of an OS will reflect the values of the community that uses it. The worst thing that can happen to an OS is to gain a disproportionately large number of these people as end users.
I think your looking too closely at the small details. Generally speaking, all of the major operating systems are about the same. Productivity in one should be about the same in the other. The real difference between them is the user-base that it attracts. End users have a very stong influence on look/feel/functionality. Every OS reflects the values of its community. The best OS is the one with users who share the same values as you, at least that's my theory. And if this is true then the worst thing to happen to your favorite OS is to get this group to switch over.
It sounds like your friend is a member of this club :)
I cannot and will not in good conscious recommend Linux to anyone that is not computer savvy, nor will i recommend it for clients who rely on a 3rd Party support personnel.
I salute you! OS zealotry harms everyone. Advocating the right tool for the right job is the mark of a true pro. Back to the topic -- umm...so...who's John Dvorak anyways.
What happens when a rich kid is one of the #2 and his parents don't want him to go to school to be a carpenter?
Send him to an Ivy league school so that he could become president some day.
I'm not the "typical" switcher...
I agree, you seem very well versed in the computer industry. Unfortunately, most "switchers" should be avoided. Who are they? They are the lowest common denominator of users out there.
Whiners, posers, wanna-be-hackers.
...the list of "switchers" just goes on and on.
* The old retired fart who spends half the day on hold waiting for tech support only to tie it up for the remaining day because he wont read the manual.
* The user who is feed up with viruses and spam even though they did nothing to avoid or minimise the problem.
* The punk who thinks he's 3133t because he knows where to download warez.
* gramma, who has an idiot zealot for an offspring, got switched for her "own good" and not very happy about it.
Microsoft couldn't be happier to get rid of them. Dell couldn't care less either. There is a segment of end users who could never be profitable.As it stands now, Microsoft, Dell, and most large retail outlets are stuck with the suckers we call switchers. Slowly but surely the big boys are running them off to other OS's and platforms. How? By ignoring them. When they threaten to switch to Macs or Linux, all they get are alligator tears.In Linux land these so called switchers are usually ignored after a while as well. Brushed off with a RTFM. Posers...I mean "switchers" usually lose interest and move on to Macs. It's only a matter of time before the Mac community see them for what they are and ignore them as well (hopefully). The truth is: about %20 of the end users are not worth having. Casting the widest net does not work in this industry. If you think windows or linux zealots give the mac community grief, wait until these nit-wits join you ranks.
The proper way a drive should be secured is with a Phillips screwdriver. It is not like a Phillips Screwdriver is some exotic tool that is hard to come by.
A Philips #2, to be precise. Sometimes the #1, but it's not as common as the #2. The Leatherman Wave and Pro versions come with a #2. I've assembed an entire system w/ a Leatherman. The "tool free" crap does nothing for me :)