Re: Heard on the street
Nate Bargmann <n0nb@...>
* On 2012 22 May 13:49 -0500, qrv@... wrote:
Apple, Linux, and Microsoft all use a "windows" typeExcept that people are familiar with MS Windows' bugs and warts and when shown a Linux desktop and hear, "Just like Windows", the assumption is that they will be using a bug-for-bug/wart-for-wart free replacement. Such is not the case. Proper advocacy should avoid comparisions, of which I am guilty. People that claim Linux is too hard to use have either heard that from some (to them) reputable source, or had to conjur up X mode lines long ago. ;-) These days I find the automatic detection of most any piece of hardware I've thrown at my current Linux systems make life much easier than it must be for those using said devices on MS Windows where the insrtuctions vary from plug/attach device to install driver software first. One neat new development is the kinect-type in-the-airUmmmm, given the mood I can find myself in at times, the software had better filter out certain gestures and words from its action command list! Exciting times!Indeed. This project instantly piqued my interest. 73, de Nate >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us
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