Comments on: 3 Questions That Prevent People From Switching To Linux

By: Alexander

Alexander — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:02:56 +0000

On a broader note, and off-topic, I find any kind of tech/geek zealotry intensely boring. It seems you can’t mention buying a Zune/Creative Zen without some fucking Mac dullard piping up about how great his iPod is, even though it has less space, less features and cost three times as much. IT IS BORING. You don’t get Windows zealots trying to convert Linux users – not because Windows is inferior and they know it, simply because they’re too busy getting on with life. Arguing about operating systems is just about the best pussy repellant going. GO OUTSIDE. NOBODY FUCKING CARES.

This also applies to PS3 vs XBOX. Buy one, play it, if you’re happy then good for you. Then STFU.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:48:14 +0000

Thanks Al,

These questions I listed aren’t just about linux / microsoft. They can apply to any business model.

It’s simply not a good business model to say “me too”. In any company or product, you have to be better or offer features that your competitors don’t.

any trolls out there, please don’t think i said linux is a business model. I didn’t.

By: Alexander

Alexander — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:39:58 +0000

I’m with Ryan on this – the only benefits that Linux truly has are things that only geeks and fanbois care about. This is a fact. Also, like it or not, MS is the standard in most workplaces (including mine) and the only ones of us who need to know about Linux are the server admins, because it’s fit for that purpose, no doubt.

Linux isn’t ready for home or desktop use, and won’t be until it stops being a total pain in the arse to even install a printer. It won’t be ready for the office until real alternatives to MS Office exist.

Linux geeks love to get into a lather when someone points out the simple facts: Linux may well be terrific for your usage (geeking about, updating your kernal and figuring out dependencies, searching google for drivers for your new USB card reader that a Norwegian hasn’t written in their bedroom yet) but for actually getting something done, Windows simply does the trick.

And all this virus scaremongering is getting very old. I’ve run Windows for about 10 years and never got a single virus, because I use er.. anti virus software. Not exactly brain surgery.

If anyone’s the troll here, it’s Richard. He fails it.

By: james anton

james anton — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:00:05 +0000

“Well it can’t get a virus essentially.”

well, if it had 90% of the marketshare, you wouldn’t be able to say this. Yes windows is insecure, but most of the recent viruses have been spread by clueless users. Most people running linux these days are techs and not as clueless, so you generally won’t see these kinds of viruses.

spyware is similar. There is no incentive to create spyware that will only effect

By: Richard Chapman

Richard Chapman — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:08:50 +0000

“I still don’t understand your “owned by microsoft” feelings.”

You will some day.