Nope, it's not about money. I could drone on about all of the GREAT things about Linux and OSS (Open Source Software) in general but that has been covered by the list already. All I can say is he should try it, I mean really try it. Try it for 6 months. He should try to NOT use any MS products for that 6 months. I am certain that the benefits will be self explanatory after that time for him.
My PERSONAL reasons for using Linux/OSS:
Freedom - the freedom to use, modify and in general, play with my software with a level of transparency simply not available with Windows.
Modifiable - Being able to modify most things on my computer through simple, text editable text files, without the worry/hassle of a "registry" of any kind.
Value/Cost for performance - in my experience, Linux and OSS offer a price for performance return that Windows doesn't even come close to.
Community - I like being part of a community of my choice, rather than being a slave to a company in Redmond that uses my net's back channel to report my usage behaviors and buying decisions - all for my own supposed benefit.
Helping others - I can help others by introducing them to Linux for almost no cost without feeling like I am "stealing" and without fear of getting caught "pirating"
Stability - the feeling that I can do almost anything to/with my PC and not have to worry about lock ups or slowing system performance. No need to do a "general" reboot every few days/hours just to keep my system fuctioning normally.
Security - I know EXACTLY who has access to my computer and when, and I can easily control it.
Choice - I have PLENTY of money to buy MS software, thankfully I have the CHOICE not to, which I gladly exercise.
Interopability - I can use software that adheres to global, well documented and open computing standards instead of using software that has its own "standards" that don't play nice with anyone else's, forcing me to use that, and only that software.
Stephen Kuhn wrote:
On Sun, 2003-06-08 at 11:13, Aron Smith wrote:
On Sat, 2003-06-07 at 15:53, JoeHill wrote:
On 08 Jun 2003 08:15:25 +1000 Stephen Kuhn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> uttered:
1.) Cost 2.) Support 3.) Security 4.) Control 5.) Stability 6.) Features 7.) Multifunctionality without overhead cost 8.) Performance 9.) Installation time 10.) Customisation
11.) Comes with 3 GB of pr0n.
You must be running the D.O.M (Dirty Old Man ) Edition where can I get it?
Sir Robin and I are going to market this new distro. From the beginning of the installation all through it's casual usage, it's aimed at being totally pr0n centred - even the themes are pr0n based. Not only does it come with all the normal bells and whistles, but we've renamed the beloved "Tux" to "_ux", renamed "Sylpheed" to "Syphillis", and more. Also comes with 10 complimentary CD's of international pr0n - each main CD focusing on a particular cultures sexual tastes. Instead of buttons, you have tits'n'arse to click on. Mouse pointers are actually penises. Normal system beeps and bells have been replaced with groans, moans and screams. When KDE starts up, you hear "Oh God, it's coming! It's coming! It's - AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH - it's done!"
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