Re: Good news
From: Mike H (mike.hall.mail_at_sympatico.ca)
Date: 08/14/04
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Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 14:38:17 -0400
"francis gérard" <spam@spamcop.net> wrote in message
news:ebzaw3hgEHA.140@TK2MSFTNGP12.phx.gbl...
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> you obviously didn't read the article, and i suspect you're merely trying
to
> obfuscate the issue with your own Windows bias and limited knowledge of
> linux
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> the article in question discussed new low-cost PCs with Linspire
installed,
> and for those who want to know the facts, go here:
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> http://www.linspire.com/
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> --
> francis
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>
FYI, I did read the article.. and no, I don't have much experience of
Linux, although I did work with IBM AIX and the RS6000 machines during my
time with IBM.. IBM were starting to load Linux onto pizza servers just
before I retired from IBM.. I have no doubt that Linux/Unix has its place..
IBM may even be loading Linux onto computers designated for sale to home
users, but Linux is probably best used as a 'one task' OS which is what IBM
were doing with it initially.. the essence was that multi unit pizza servers
loaded with Linux would be a more cost effective solution for companies than
an IBM SP, especially the smaller companies.. a well known petro-chemical
company was working in co-operation with IBM on their use for doing
geo-technical research.. all very good stuff.. each array of pizza servers
cost way less than an SP, and it was easy to understand why small companies
would be attracted by this..
The article kept mentioning that office software available was as operable
as the average user would need.. this suggests that it is 'adequate' for
most users.. MS Works Suite is probably adequate for most users, but not for
all.. the Wal-Mart offerings are cheap, making them more cost effective, but
can people load their favourite games onto them, or Corel WordPerfect
Office, or Lotus SmartSuite?.. when a printer is bought, are there Linux
drivers on the cds or do users haver to look for them on the net?.. bear in
mind that most can't even type 'spyware' into a Google search to find
Adaware or Spybot for themselves.. and can Wal-Mart personnel answer
technical questions re Linux like the guy at Future Shop or Staples can?
(what am I saying?.. :) ..
As Linux is made to look and operate like Windows (not a consideration for
companies as the guys who handle computers rarely rely on a GUI), and the
software approaches the abilities of software ported for Windows, so the
hardware requirements will rise.. at that point, will a Linux Wal-Mart
machine be any more cost effective than a Windows PC loaded with OEM OS and
MS Office?.. probably not..
Stay safe
Mike H
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