On Sun, 18 Apr 2004 23:23:09 -0400 Guy Rouillier disseminated the following:
> I guess I'm doing something wrong. I've been splitting my time between > Windows (NT derivatives) and Linux since about 1999 (Windows and OS/2 > before then.) The biggest cost investment has been keeping my preferred > text editor up to date (TSE - console mode editor - non Microsoft) and > that cost me about$70 originally and nothing since (because I contribute > to beta testing.) Java is free. (I program for a living.) You are > correct that Microsoft releases a torrent of patches, but I think I've > probably spent an equal amount of time reinstalling Linux releases and > upgrading packages. Has not been an issue with the numerous Linux > servers I've deployed. If you've spent an equal amount of time 'reinstalling Linux releases and upgrading packages' compared to Windows, you are doing something seriously wrong (not that that is unexpected, like I said before, it's not what you are used to). There are no Blaster or Sobig worms for Linux, and never will be. There is no flaw in any web browser on the Linux platform that would allow total compromise of the system simply by loading a webpage with maliciouse code. The worst flaw we've seen in any Linux distro in the last year has been the privelege escalation bug in the kernel, and even that required that the 'cracker' have or know of an existing user account. I've said it before and I'll say it again: I would put a default install of Mandrake 9 with an old kernel and no firewall up against a fully patched, firewalled, and properly configured (ie. getting rid of the default root password......blank?) Windows box any day of the week. ...and if you've spent only 70 dollars in all these years, then: a) you've never upgraded beyond Win98, you've never used any Office component, any Adobe product other than the reader, or done anything but code in TSE and play Solitaire. or b) you've warez'd a whole whack of apps (hey, we've all been there) > > > >Funny how any time someone points out a flaw in Windows, they're > >labelled a religious zealot. Does it somehow ease the suffering of > >knowing you are completely wrong? > > No problem with discussing flaws, both Windows and Linux have plenty. > This discussion started with respect to the winsux-winblows comments. > Please explain how those constitute dispassionate discussion of the > comparative strengths and weaknesses of the two platforms. It doesn't, it's fun, get a sense of humour. > Likewise, my friend. I've preferred keyboard to mouse for over 20 > years. I'm not going to adapt my preferences to Linux. Certainly you > can relate to that Joe? The OS is supposed to respond to the user, not > the other way around. ...okaaaaay, so Windows 'adapts' to your preferences? I guess you missed my post below, about 'man xmodmap'. Does Windows let you completely remap the keyboard to suit your taste? Does Windows allow you to choose from dozens of radically different GUI interfaces, some that get you off the mouse completely (Screen, RatPoison)? No, it doesn't, so don't even attempt to paint the Linux desktop as inflexible or unresponsive, Windows won that race a long time ago, and that's why we like to call it 'winblows' or 'winsux', because, well, it just does. LOL! This is fun, keep 'em comin'! -- JoeHill Registered Linux user #282046 Homepage: www.orderinchaos.org +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I met my maker, I made him cry And on my shoulder he asked me why His people won't fly through the storm I said "Listen up man, they don't even know you're born" -- Oasis, D'You Know What I Mean?
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