[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]
[no subject]
- <!--x-content-type: text/plain -->
- <!--x-date: Sun Mar 14 23:43:26 2004 -->
- <!--x-from-r13: flffsa ng pvepr.tfh.rqh (Egrir @vpubynf) -->
- <!--x-message-id: Pine.GSO.4.33.0403142325120.10366-[email protected] -->
- <!--x-reference: 000401c40a35$63ac57c0$0a00a8c0@atlas --> "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd">
- <!--x-subject: [ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?" -->
- <li><em>date</em>: Sun Mar 14 23:43:26 2004</li>
- <li><em>from</em>: syssfn at circe.gsu.edu (Steve Nicholas)</li>
- <li><em>in-reply-to</em>: <000401c40a35$63ac57c0$0a00a8c0@atlas></li>
- <li><em>subject</em>: [ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?"</li>
What is the problem with MS ?
In my case, both Linux and MS require constant patching. OK, that's a
given. Linux has virtual desktops. I have to do upgrades on up to 20
libraries. Each library requires at least two windows.....
one for the upgrade and another to tail the results. No, I don't do all
at the same time, but I've done 4 at a time. Do the math. Not a problem
on my home pc. Plus, The memory management is a lot better.
Try running THAT many windows under MS. Works for me under Linux. It can
take up to 16 windows on 4 virtual desktops to do this. I've done this on
a P233 w/64MB without a problem. Does not work under MS.
Steve
=======================================================
| Steve Nicholas | |
| Software Systems Engineer | A risk is not a risk |
| Georgia State University | until it is taken. |
| snicholas at gsu.edu | |
| 404-651-1062 | BBROYGBVGW |
=======================================================
On Sun, 14 Mar 2004, Greg wrote:
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ale-bounces at ale.org [<a rel="nofollow" href="mailto:ale-bounces";>mailto:ale-bounces</a> at ale.org]On Behalf Of David
> > Corbin
> > Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2004 9:01 PM
> > To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> > Subject: Re: [ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?"
> >
> >
> > "Their product is unsafe."
>
> No, their product doesn't take into account user error. There are plenty of
> MS networks that are relatively safe just as there are plenty of Unix
> networks that have been cracked to death. PC's are like guns - they are
> inanimate objects until a person picks one up. With proper firewalls,
> practices, and usage MS products are what you make of them. No more no less.
>
>
> or "Their products only work when the
> > moon is in
> > proper alignemnt" (both points that any daily user will generally agree
> > with).
>
> My Windows 2k box is up for weeks running 3-4 open browsers each with about
> 8 different windows and lots of other crap. I keep it up because I can, and
> I haven't had any more problems than I have had with a *nix box. But
> overall I would say yes, they (MS) are less on the uptime then *nix.
>
> >
> >
> > On Sunday 14 March 2004 20:18, Jeff Hubbs wrote:
> > > I need a short, succinct, answer to this question. "Twice-convicted
> > > illegal monopolist"
>
> you can as it is the truth (IBM was also convicted of monopoly I think)
>
> is a phrase I'd plan on using, but I want to be able
> > > to back even that up with the facts and I'd also like to remain factual
> > > enough not to come off as a frothing-at-the-mouth zealot but general
> > > enough to make it a good answer for non-techies or Microsoft-only
> > > techies.
> > >
> > > What do you think?
> > >
>
> Why waste time with zealots of any ilk ? Zealots turn off anyone to
> anything, and you are *never* going to win them over or win an argument with
> them. I am so tired of these "my os/blah blah blah is better then yours
> arguments." I would rather spend my time learning more about what's out
> there. <sigh>
>
>
> Greg
>
>
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Ale mailing list
> > > Ale at ale.org
> > > <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale";>http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale</a>
> >
> > --
> > David Corbin <dcorbin at machturtle.com>
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Ale mailing list
> > Ale at ale.org
> > <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale";>http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale</a>
> >
>
> _______________________________________________
> Ale mailing list
> Ale at ale.org
> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale";>http://www.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale</a>
>
</pre>
<!--X-Body-of-Message-End-->
<!--X-MsgBody-End-->
<!--X-Follow-Ups-->
<hr>
<ul><li><strong>Follow-Ups</strong>:
<ul>
<li><strong><a name="00479" href="msg00479.html">[ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?"</a></strong>
<ul><li><em>From:</em> runman at speedfactory.net (Greg)</li></ul></li>
</ul></li></ul>
<!--X-Follow-Ups-End-->
<!--X-References-->
<ul><li><strong>References</strong>:
<ul>
<li><strong><a name="00466" href="msg00466.html">[ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?"</a></strong>
<ul><li><em>From:</em> runman at speedfactory.net (Greg)</li></ul></li>
</ul></li></ul>
<!--X-References-End-->
<!--X-BotPNI-->
<ul>
<li>Prev by Date:
<strong><a href="msg00470.html">[ale] Adaptec 2940UW bios updates</a></strong>
</li>
<li>Next by Date:
<strong><a href="msg00478.html">[ale] OT: Laptops.</a></strong>
</li>
<li>Previous by thread:
<strong><a href="msg00549.html">[ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?"</a></strong>
</li>
<li>Next by thread:
<strong><a href="msg00479.html">[ale] "What's So Bad About Microsoft?"</a></strong>
</li>
<li>Index(es):
<ul>
<li><a href="maillist.html#00471"><strong>Date</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="threads.html#00471"><strong>Thread</strong></a></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<!--X-BotPNI-End-->
<!--X-User-Footer-->
<!--X-User-Footer-End-->
</body>
</html>