____/ waterskidoo on Friday 17 August 2007 01:40 : \____
> On 2007-08-16, Ian Hilliard <nospam@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>
>> The purpose of linux is to put balance back into the computer industry.
>> Unfortunately, the generation that grew up with Microsoft has no idea that
>> alternatives existed before Microsoft and will exist long after Microsoft
>> is dead.
>>
>> It is important that companies like Novell exist to make the step away from
>> Windows shorter and hence doable. Once people and companies have made that
>> first step, then it is possible for them to look at the further
>> possabilities that exist in the Linux universe.
>>
>> Ian
>
> Very well put Ian, I do agree with what you are saying.
Thanks, to Novell, Linux *is* becoming Windows. It's blending. It's not an
alternative. .NET, OOXML, Silverlight...
Novell's strategic agenda seems to be influenced the most by Miguel de Icaza,
whom some call "a Microsoft fanboi". This ought to worry you if you foresee
Linux as not another proprietary platform. If you want balance to be achieved
in this way, then you might as well advocate Macs too. Apple loves lock-in
more than Microsoft loves it.
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