I totally agree with Ken too, but your free car analogy is a little off. I
understand what you mean, but the spin on this is that Linux really isn't
"free" - it's free monetarily, but the mental effort and anguish that must
be "paid" to have and run your linux system is definitely non-trivial. I
don't think the vast majority would have a free car that requires a lot of
effort to get the engine started. How long does the average Linux user run
with a crippled system (like the sound card not working) until all the
subsystems settle into place.
I can tell you for a fact that my friends and family think I'm a nut for
"spinning my wheels" trying to get all the pieces up and running. They
definitely will let Linux cook some more before trying it out...
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2000 2:43 AM
To: Ken Wahl
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [newbie] Microsoft and George W. Bush
True but if the average consumer could pick between a free car that does
everything they want and gives them the option between easy or
do-it-yourself and any car that cost money I'd figure the majority of
people would take the free car. And each person who goes with a free car
makes their friends and neighbors more likely to want a free car too. :)
