Re: evangelizing linux not needed

From: WTH (spamsucks_at_Ih8it.com)
Date: 08/17/03 

Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 21:15:03 -0400

> Are you saying the Win2k doesn't ask what video card you have? Doesn't
> ask for drivers?

Nope, doesn't ask for drivers, selects the correct ones automatically. You
should trying installing it (for a hoot) once.

> BTW. in Linux, you can use vesa driver for any modern video card and
> it'll work fine.

Yes, if you want crap performance. Linux has installation/configuration
issues that outweigh Win2K/XP's (sadly.) I'm not saying Linux isn't better,
it is FAR FAR better overall as an OS (and this is why I use it unless I'm
gaming.) The biggest issue being cable/DSL support. We are far behind in
this (through market conditions and corporate issues, not the Linux
community's.)

> Win2k didn't require him to install sound card drivers? B.S.!

You should try installing Win2K before writing that.

    WTH:) (Avid Linux lover/user.)

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