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To: ShadowAce
While it is true that many apps on Linux are not up to their Windows equivalents (if they even exist), the opposite is true. How often have I been frustrated at the lack of ability to do something on Windows that I can do easily on Linux.
3 posted on 10/01/2002 1:15:22 PM PDT by Frumious Bandersnatch
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To: Frumious Bandersnatch
How often have I been frustrated at the lack of ability to do something on Windows that I can do easily on Linux.

True of any two operating systems, when switching from the one you're most familiar with. The strengths and weaknesses of any OS will lead you to think in certain directions. I programmed for 8 years on AT&T UNIX and XENIX. It took more than a decade to move to the Dark Side, but I did so to make a living.

6 posted on 10/01/2002 2:00:14 PM PDT by js1138
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To: Frumious Bandersnatch
How often have I been frustrated at the lack of ability to do something on Windows that I can do easily on Linux.

On my last business trip I was thoroughly annoyed that on my Win laptop I couldn't distribute the various apps and docs I was using across multiple desktops, the way I habitually do with KDE. Every time I had to look at something else I had to rearrange the lone Win desktop. Grrr...

23 posted on 10/01/2002 4:53:17 PM PDT by Eala
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