Posted on 01/27/2003 11:41:29 AM PST by B Knotts
First, they should chew off a major appendage. Then when they are thus crippled, ask a group of long term handicapped people to teach them how to get around. When everyone walks effortlessly by you as you try to get simple things accomplished you will begin go understand how it feels to go to linux after using windows.
I am sorry, I love linux, I program for BOTH and make MORE MONEY programming under linux, but Microsoft has tools sets and software that all works together and is easy to use in a way Linux has not even ADMITTED yet, let alone addressed...
Oh, and watch closely how the linux proponents will start to bash me the way liberals mindlessly bash conservatives- they are almost religious in their zeal- and most Linux programmers who work exclusively in that enviroment are the same way.
Because they can 'grep' a file and 'su chgrp' and 'find . *.cpp - print' in a COMMAND LINE they feel oh so superior. Just like the last 4 who got fired at my last contract company when they insisted they need 3 weeks to program an XML parser after I showed management how to cut and past a spreadsheet into an oracle database connected through an access file (in about 10 minutes).
That is what it is like dealing with Linux people... (and liberals)
oh and I am not on Bush2000's payroll (but I would like to be if you work for Microsoft!!! - I am SORRY I turned down that job offer back in '85 PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give me another chance!!)
If you're already familiar with UNIX, you shouldn't have any trouble with Linux.
.. the fact remains that Linux has achieved less of a penetration in e-business to date and to the average consumer is not "user friendly", especially when compared to Microsoft. IT managers must, therefore, cut through the Linux hype and ask the right questions: Can the enterprise and their operating system support their needs with unquestionable security going forward.
If the time is here ,however, for Linux to get a "bigger toe" in the door, then with IT managers given fewer dollars to spend and Linux giving away their Products..some will buy. But real big dollar buying isn't happening. Companies are staying with what they have, for now anyway. My opinion.
It's kind of a retro "pop-culture" thing. You know, trendy. Like yoga, sandals, granola, not bathing regularly, wearing one of those stupid little goatees, and attending anti-america rallies. But it's so cool.
I, like you work with both, but I find XP both more user-friendly and stable.
Very bad advice - I would never partition my PC. The best way to get started with Linux is to spring for about $50 for a 4-5 yr. old PC that you can muck around with. (Make sure it has a NIC.)
You can either format the hard-drive first or install Linux as a complete overwrite - either way works fine. BTW, on first pass, I wouldn't bother installing X Windows. Since the biggest demand for Linux right now is for server applications, you should get used to using SSH from your PC to log into the Linux box.
Once you've got the server apps loaded, play around and get used to how the Net applications work (ie Apache, PHP, MySQL, etc.) If you have a good Net connection, you can start downloading and installing all sorts of programs to get a feel for how they work.
What you'll find is that even though MS has a great developer interface, you have to do things MS's way. If you want a lot of flexibility, and have customers that need basic server functions, you'll find out pretty darn quick why there's been a huge movement towards Linux.
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