[Coco] Windows vs. Linux (was 512K upgrade)

[Tim Fadden]

On 3/12/2014 3:37 PM, Mark McDougall wrote:
> On 10/03/2014 4:36 AM, Louis Ciotti wrote:
>
>> My biggest problem with linux is the lack of software that works as well
>> as software on windows or OS X.
>
> I was loathe to weigh in on this religious (& OT) debate but I must 
> say I'd agree very strongly with this statement.
>
> A few years ago I decided to trial running a Linux desktop at home, 
> attempting to break my dependency on Windows. I lasted 3 days, and it 
> was a dismal failure; not because I prefer Windows over Linux, but 
> because the OS and applications simply couldn't deliver the quality 
> and functionality I got under Windows. And I'm afraid that has put me 
> off using Linux on the desktop for life.
>
> [I should add, I've been using Linux for many, many years for other 
> purposes - our office server is Linux for example, and I've had two 
> Linux laptops in the past. So it's not a noob aversion at all.]
>
> No point debating me, or telling me I'm stupid (regardless of the 
> truth of it) or wrong. I'm not advocating Windows for anyone but 
> myself, and if you have a better experience on Linux, then I'm happy 
> for you!
>
> Regards,
>

What do you expect for "free".  Just like Obama care.

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Tim Fadden
"Hey Schmidt, don't forget about the six P's.
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