Re: Linux, why?

In article <1165536449.218316.230020@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
charleylandscapes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
Guys calm down a bit, I came here to vent after being frustrated with
trying to install an application and posed the question why? I
expected to get intelligent answers which would make me think that
Linux isn't so bad after all and that I should be patient and in time,
after reading a few posts and a little perseverance the rewards of
using an open source OS would become clear. I didn't expect pages of
non-helpful crap and accusations of being a 'troll'. I have no
interest in causing problems and just wanted advice and maybe a few
words of wisdom to help me out, nothing more. I have no shame in
saying this is my first encounter with Linux and have only installed
Mandriva 2007 on an old computer I had kicking around this week. I am
a total Linux beginner and do not feel the need to have to defend
myself.
Can we all calm down now and can I have some helpful advice, please?


You've got as much chance as a Linux Gigabit Ethernet driver actually
working mate. I offered my thoughts earlier as from your original post I
felt maybe you weren't readt for Linux & just wanted to point out that
despite what some think unless you know Linux it is no more secure then
Windows. They were purely my own thoughts based on your post, for you to
take or leave but as I also pointed out, there are very few reasonable
posters in these groups.

BTW if you want a really decent OS for free download Solaris 10 X86.
.

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