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On Wed, 5 Apr 2000, Steven J Pulito wrote:
> I did not mean to imply that you were part of it, because
> most likely if you were you would have nothing to do with this list and
> PLUG in general. I commend you for your ability to see past the rhetoric
> and choose whichever solution suits your needs.
Thank you. That's also why I get so bent when it seems like people are
doing things that are counter-productive to promoting Linux.
> Second I would like to state for the record that I have nothing personal
> against Michael even though we are on different sides of this
> debate. Rather I think it is impressive that he has knowledge of
> Microsoft and the credentials to back it up as well as a voice and
> credentials in the Linux community.
Please don't credit me with more than I can claim. The only Linux
credential I can claim is the possession of a system at home that I use as
a desktop system. There are people here with far more credentials in that
arena than myself.
> > Why should they bother? Why should they deal with the rancor of the Linux
> > community?
>
> they should do whatever they please. It doesn't bother me that you know
> people who looked over Linux simply because they didn't like the
> crowd. But I won't be sorry when a competitor of theirs who was more open
> minded puts a dent in their bottom line.
I'm not saying that you should try to win them, specifically. I see it as
simply an example of a more widespread situation.
> Additionally I would like to point out that everyday the 'zealots' you
> refer to are becoming more and more of a minority. Where as it used to be
> imposible to get commercial support for Linux this is no longer
> true. Therefore if one is concentrating on the business needs, of which
> support is a big deal, then Linux is looking more and more favorable.
My only question on the zealots become more of a minority is are they
becoming a *vocal* minority?
Michael W. Ryan, MCP, MCT | OTAKON 2000
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