shane wrote: > > On Thursday 23 May 2002 11:55 am, Charlie opened a general hailing frequency > and transmitted to all open stations: > > > Or are they just as dumb as they often appear? People are starting to > > learn what FUD means through "mainstream media sources" now. This can't > > bode well for the future of proprietary/closed source software; can it? > > i think we all look at recent events. in the last little while, MS has been > found guilty of abuse of a monopoly, is in court again with taiwan, and the > EU, and has been convicted of piracy. they lost their "lindows" suit, and > their "most secure OS ever" has proven easy to hack. they threatened > audits for schools in oregon and iowa, and not only did the oregon schools > stand firm till MS backed down, but according to one report (haven't > confirmed this) 16 of the school districts in iowa dumped windows for a > linux network. peru, germany, china, and other countries are suddenly > pushing _any_ OSS solution. now the pentegon? > > it has been a rough year for MS. i feel bad. i might remove my anti-MS sig > files....... > > and i might start using XP too. if they hold a gun to my head. > > -- > ...so Mr. Gates, in short, the reason I am not using your software is that I > have upped my standards. So up yours. > > shane
Sweety, check /. *Slashdot*. Your "...16 of the school districts in iowa dumped windows for a > linux network." Comment is absolutely confirmed -- Femme Good Decisions You boss Made: "We'll do as you suggest and go with Linux. I've always liked that character from Peanuts." - Source: Dilbert
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