On Tue, 16 May 2000, you wrote:
> CPT KIDD <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
> > I think time will tell. Most or allot of computers users are hard-core
> > programmers for have some knowledge of linux etc.....as such, they are not
> > going to be buying allot of win-modems (in general, h/w that does not work in
> > other o/s's). I think manufacturers are starting to get the picture that they
> > can make more $ by producing a product that is "multi-o/s" such as my brother
> > hl-1240 laser printer.... thing is bothe parallel/usb ports, and will work in
> > imac/G3 also (whatever the f that means)....i love it. it was also very good
> > per $ too! so i grabbed that puppy because is complies with all my needs.
>
> however sometimes money issue is important ; for laserbeam printers for
> example, you can get one for 2,700 FF which will be compatible with Linux
> [HP 1100], and one for 1,700 FF which will need a driver under Windows and
> will not work under Linux..
>
> see, this is an important money difference -- and my father, who likes the
> idea of free software, etc, prefers to spend the 1,000 FF for something
> else..
lmao......my point exactly.
same here.
>
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> Guillaume Cottenceau
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