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RE: [PLUG] My "hopefully" last comments on the Linux Desktop thread.
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Oh, and if you really want a Linux desktop, try Xandros. The version
that comes with CrossOver Office is about as good a Linux desktop as
I've seen and is pretty much the only Linux desktop we recommend or will
support.
Yeah, it's not free. But the integration they have done to it is worth
the price - especially if you are in business and want to satisfy your
customers quickly.
Free Linux desktops will be like Kit Cars. All the parts are there, but
you need the tools, time, and knowledge to make it work. If you just
want to drive the kids to soccer practice, buy a mini-van.
-----Original Message-----
From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
[mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org] On Behalf Of Ed Martin
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:57 PM
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: RE: [PLUG] My "hopefully" last comments on the Linux Desktop
thread.
You know what Howard I have really tried to look at things you way and
all
you have done is cry about everything that is wrong. You are an
obnoxious
and useless.
Anything further you say will be ignored as an ignorant novice who wants
a
free ride. Good luck with your business and I hope to compete against
you
one day and take your lunch money.
Ed Martin
-----Original Message-----
From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
[mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org] On Behalf Of Howard Bloom
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:45 PM
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: [PLUG] My "hopefully" last comments on the Linux Desktop
thread.
-----Original Message-----
From: plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org
[mailto:plug-admin@lists.phillylinux.org] On Behalf Of Paul
Sent: Monday, September 13, 2004 4:25 PM
To: plug@lists.phillylinux.org
Subject: Re: [PLUG] More critique of Linux desktop
Art Alexion wrote:
> I wanted to ignore this, but I am taking the bait...
>
That's why this is still going on. We like it, don't we? Let's all
just
drop this, like I've tried to do about five times, and be happy again.
We've had a few side discussions with Howard which didn't turn into
battles.
Those are the discussion we should pursue if they are of interest.
However,
it seems that *everyone* is more interested in voicing their opinions
and
winning the battle. Shame, shame.
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You are correct. I started this by posting an article. I didn't say in
the
beginning whether or not I agreed with the writer but several people
attacked me personally. Are you and others on the list proponents of
Linux?
If so, I am with you, I am on your side.
I want to be able to use Linux on the desktop. I already use it where
appropriate in the server environment. I am a Linux user. I am an open
source user. I daily convert people from IE to Firefox. But I have
been
attacked on this list because I am not a zealot. I am not 100 percent
on
board.
I was told to get off the list because I dared to use Windows. I wonder
if
anyone who uses MAC OSX was told to do the same?
I was really hoping for someone to point me in the direction of a Linux
solution so that I could migrate my desktop to Linux. It hasn't
happened.
Instead the Linux "advocates" here told me that I should get out - go
play
with the Microsoft people because I'm not wanted here. What a great way
to
get the undecided to use Linux - tell them how stupid they are for even
using Microsoft in the first place.
I've been cursed at, defamed, maligned and in some cases accused of
being a
contentious bastard in search of nothing but trouble.
You eat your own.
What I have done is peaked the interest of at least one list member into
creating an ACT! Equivalent for Linux and that's a good thing. I've
also
exposed a good number of you for the intolerant zealots that you are.
Yes, I have much to offer the "community" but few bothered to ask.
Howard
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http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-announce
General Discussion --
http://lists.phillylinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
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