Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Marianne Anderson
I've been lurking this listserver for ages, and have not only appreciated those who spend so much of their time helping others, but appreciated the patience and kindness that I associate with the people here. A little sad and surprised to see this type of thing. Get back to what you all do be

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Andy Carvin
I'm done with this thread. If you want to bash me, proceed with vigor. It's unhealthy to hold in aggression. Actually, if anyone wants to bash Taran or anyone else, take it off-list. I'm all for a vigorous debate about open source and proprietary software, but I won't allow it to be an excus

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Norbert Bollow
Michael F. Pitsch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Taran, > Do not try to obscure the issue of the vulnerabilities language you used. > What you should say in a few words, rather than a lengthy treatise, is that > you misspoke. > And we can leave it at that. > > Mike Mike, what Taran wrote is cor

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Donald Z. Osborn
There's another level on which I read this short piece - that of different Office systems/suites. Having opted to try OpenOffice (OOo) instead of purchasing MS Office for a laptop several months ago I have to say that as nice as it performs generally there are bugs - I find it crashes a lot whe

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Dave A. Chakrabarti
> > Mike > > Michael F. Pitsch > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave A. > Chakrabarti > Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:20 AM > To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Taran Rampersad
I just had a 'Healthy Choice' 'Premium Fudge Bar' reading this. It tasted really good. Executive Director wrote: Taran, Do not try to obscure the issue of the vulnerabilities language you used. What you should say in a few words, rather than a lengthy treatise, is that you misspoke. I would

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Don Cameron
What fascinates more than anything else in the ongoing Linux -v- Windows debate is the importance placed on potential code exploits over and above anything and everything else of consideration... User preference, suitability of purpose, sustainability and supportability, interactivity with existing

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Claude Almansi (BW) Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:25 PM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Executive Director wrote: > " That said, I do wish Microsoft luck in relea

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
ay 23, 2006 11:41 AM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > Opinions need to be supported to have any value. When you set personal > bias aside, facts are a simple google aw

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
D] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave A. Chakrabarti Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:20 AM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Mike, I find this ha

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Taran Rampersad Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 9:47 AM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Executive Director wrote: > " That said, I do wish Microsoft luck in

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Taran Rampersad
Executive Director wrote: " That said, I do wish Microsoft luck in releasing anything soon, and I certainly hope that whatever they release doesn't permit the continued plague of flaws and vulnerabilities that the general population of the world has become familiar with. " I want you to rerea

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Claude Almansi (BW)
Executive Director wrote: " That said, I do wish Microsoft luck in releasing anything soon, and I certainly hope that whatever they release doesn't permit the continued plague of flaws and vulnerabilities that the general population of the world has become familiar with. " This opinion of course

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Dave A. Chakrabarti
> > Michael F. Pitsch > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Taran Rampersad > Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:26 PM > To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group > Subject: Re: [DDN] Micro

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Jon maddog Hall
[EMAIL PROTECTED] said: > Opinions need to be supported to have any value. When you set personal bias > aside, facts are a simple google away. Indeed. The author of this letter did not include the entire sub-title of the article: "US-CERT found more vulnerabilities in Linux and Unix systems tha

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Fouad Riaz Bajwa wrote: > Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' > View the complete story at: > http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Open+source+not+reliable+or+dependab

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-22 Thread Taran Rampersad
Fouad Riaz Bajwa wrote: Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' View the complete story at: http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Open+source+not+reliable+or+dependable/2100-73 44_3-6074237.html?tag=nefd.pulse A senior Microsoft executive told a BBC documentary that people should use comm

[DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-22 Thread Fouad Riaz Bajwa
Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' View the complete story at: http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Open+source+not+reliable+or+dependable/2100-73 44_3-6074237.html?tag=nefd.pulse A senior Microsoft executive told a BBC documentary that people should use commercial software if they're