Re: Why I dumped Linux and Went Back to Microsoft

From: houghi (houghi_at_houghi.org.invalid)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 14:42:39 -0000

Rohit wrote:
> I don't know why you should compare XP with Linux without going into
> the cost of the thing. XP gives a lot of services for an intel box
> which keeps the cost of the whole computer package lower than a MAC.

Why do you compare with a MAC when we are talking about Linux on intel
boxen? Compare prices between aplles not also oranges. Tell me what the
prices are for Win software and I will tell you what I payed for it
(89EUR)

> Linux is an os by enthusiasts, which makes the whole thing free.

Linux enthusiasts like RedHat, Novell and IBM. Free as is free speech,
not as in free beer. Munich payed several millions for Linux.

> But
> you've got to be an enthusiast as well. At least partly. If you have
> been bitten by the bug, a few extra downloads/installs or googling
> should not bother you.

There are people who install it for elderly people who are completely
unable to even find google. :)

> If you are willing to shell out a few dollars for some ease, I guess
> Bill Gates or even I will not really mind.

I think BG would very much mind if you buy Linux. Oh and please quote
correctly. 

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