Venkatesh Hariharan wrote:
Interesting article. This reminds me of 1995 when the Internet opened
up in India. One of my friends, a nuclear scientist at TIFR (remember
that the atom kickers were the pioneers of the net) sniffed his nose
at the great onrush of people into this exclusive territory and called
it the "lumpenization of the Internet." To his credit, he subsequently
changed his mind.
:-)
Venky
Linux Snobs: Real Barriers to Entry
This group is one of the biggest examples of Linux Snobs and they are a
testimony to the barrier. They have been more active in turning people
off linux than Microsoft has been. Check the archives and you will see
what I mean.
Regards
Saswata
http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/snobsoped.shtml
"Today, Linux growth includes a vast number of new comers, sometimes
well versed in technology but at other times not so well versed. These
new users are coming to us and asking us to help them cross the great
divide. I hope that more people will extend a hand to someone who
sincerely appreciates Linux and wishes to be part of the Linux
community, and help offset those who see new comers as bad."
"After all, we do share a common goal, and the growing and continued
success of Linux invariably depends on each of us individuals. My hope
is that many new comers to Linux will see what a great community and
what a great promise Linux holds not only for themselves but also their
organizations."
http://www.reallylinux.com/docs/snobsoped.shtml
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