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On Thursday 13 June 2002 03:24 pm, FemmeFatale did speak unto the huddled 
masses, saying:

> Joshua James wrote:
> <giant snip>
>
> > Understand that I REALLY want to switch to linux but you seem to wonder
> > why people just don't get it. Its not easy, its not even close. I have
> > been able to learn more about Windows and creating an entire corporate
> > network in less time than it has taken me to figure how to open a
> > simple MDB file in linux.

an MDB file is what?  made by who?  can you say proprietary?  how is this 
the fault of a different OS?

linux ain't easy, niether is windows.  even macs aen't as plug and play as 
they claim.

> Shrugs, I used to defend Mickeysoft, I stopped.  Why? Because I realized
> there isn't a "better OS" out there *sorry to break your hearts
> Linux-geeks of the list*.  There is, however, an OS that allows you
> complete freedom of choice.  The caveat being, you must be willing young
> Padawan, to steep yourself in the knowledge that allows you to change
> the OS to suit you.  Is it tougher? no.  Different? yes.
>
> Much knowledge you will acquire young Jedi. :)

well said.  you can have freedom, or get charged yearly to rent your 
software from those who fear change and force you to choose the darkside.  
tough choice.  :)

- -- 
"He serves the State best who opposes the State most." -Henry David Thoreau

shane
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