Re: 2005 -- We ust take on Windows
From: General Protection Fault (generalpf_at_braids.ertw.com)
Date: 12/31/04
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Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:36:50 GMT
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On Thu, 30 Dec 2004 23:45:05 -0500, Boyce Mabri' wrote:
> On Fri, 31 Dec 2004 04:31:12 +0000, Tom Shelton wrote:
>> And Halo2 is a bigger seller. And so is Doom 3 and Half Life 2. Both
>> comming to XBox - and most likely be xbox live capable. XBox live is Xbox's
>> killer app.
>
> Long lines where I live on the eve of the Halo 2 release.
> The local stores stayed open from midnight till whenever to fill orders
> and pickups from people who pre-ordered and there was a LOT and I mean A
> LOT of people waiting in line.
>
> FWIW Compusa stayed open late to fill Windows XP orders when it was
> released.
> Some Linux fools showed up to hand out CDs and convert the crowd but they
> were virtually ignored.
>
> When was the last time a Linux application generated that kind of interest?
>
> They don't because people are simply not interested in Linux.
> Linux is a dud for average Joe.
Actually, that's because the Average Joe is a mindless zombie who has
been brainwashed by the media into being told What's Good For You.
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