RE: [PLUG] More critique of Linux desktop

["Howard Bloom" <lists@pc-man.com>]

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From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
[mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org] On Behalf Of Ed Martin
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:40 PM
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Subject: RE: [PLUG] More critique of Linux desktop


Howard

Actually I thought being called a Nuts Zealots Kooks was offensive. And I
also run a consulting business and have been for the last seven years. I
think you are a narrow minded user. If you where really solutions driven you
would be finding ways to get your clients away from being a target to
mainstream virus/ worm programmers.

Since you pointed out that there are no programs to replace Act! I
corresponded with a few folks and it seems a similar CRM package could
possibly put together with off the shelf open source components.
This is called doing something about it and not being a spectator.
Spectators watch and complain when you lose. Doers get it done.

I am taking the high road and I'm going to do something about it. Because
that is what this group is for. I invite you to help if you can put you
pessimism beside and look for a solution.

If not then please don't respond I really do not need anyone bringing me
down when I'm trying to find solutions to issues at hand.

Ed Martin
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My reference to kooks, nuts and zealots was not my view, although from the
threads, I do believe that this list has more than its fair share of
zealots.  That reference was how "we" and yes I include myself here, are
looked upon by the mainstream computing public.  People who write for most
of the magazines see "us" as kooks and zealots and I'm afraid that I can't
deny the last remark.

There is a perception that Linux "kooks" are much like Vegans or PETA
people.  Not only should we not eat meat, but we should not own animals
either.  Let them all run wild.  Many on this list have made it clear that
my use of Linux is unacceptable since I don't use it 100 percent.  

The public perception is correct.  Many here are unreasonable and would
rather force their beliefs upon me.  I choose what OS I will run and where.
When I have a client with a need I made a judgment whether Linux or MS is
the solution.  I have been excoriated for even thinking that Microsoft is
acceptable.  

I was told to leave the list.  Hey, if you don't like the policies of the
USA - go find another country to live.  Don't you see the similarity?

So, if my reference to kooks and zealots offends, accept my apology.  To all
of you who are true kooks and zealots, my apology does not apply.

Howard

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