Chris Penn <[email protected]> wrote: > > Paul > I cannot argue with those statistics nor with your list of Linux uses. Call > me idealistic but I still believe the general purpose of Linux, and of FOSS > on some level, is its Open Source nature and community; industry use is just > a byproduct, IMO. > There's nothing wrong with being idealistic, as a matter of fact idealism is part of what drives future development for any OS. I just wanted to clarify "MY" view of Linux' primary role, and point out the difference between the footprint of Linux today, and what is envisioned for the future.
And I agree with you that much of Jeff's problem with Linux is probably really a problem of KDE. Not based on personal experience, but just on what I've read about KDE. There are definitely apps that can replace KAlarm. Nevertheless, although I think GNOME may be better than KDE, it definitely leaves a bit (pun intended) to be desired. All the same, I do everything I do in Gnome or IceWM. (I may try some other WM before long) The only time I do anything in M$ is when someone wants me to do something for them, and they need it in M$. The only reason I don't use Apple, is cause I can't afford it right now. If I could afford it, a Mac would probably be my choice. Not because of the OS, but because of its hardware and its media prowess. Paul _______________________________________________ LinuxUsers mailing list [email protected] http://socallinux.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/linuxusers
