Rarely Addressed, Thank You.
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| Bob_Robertson Apr 09, 2006 10:17 AM EDT |
Even a moderately experienced Linux user (that is, someone who is has compiled a kernel, done some distribution upgrades, wrestled successfully with hardware) going to Windows will find themselves disfunctionally restricted. It's easy to say that "Linux is scary" compared to Windows, because of the greater functionality, flexibility and control, but the reverse is closing and locking the prison door on ones self. What a simple thing, tossed into this article without a second thought, to follow along by the reader examining the Linux kernel compile options themselves. In Windows, that is IMPOSSIBLE. As somewhat experienced Linux people, it's easy to overstate the functionality and flexibility to a prospective Windows-using convert. Doing so scares them, because then they think they MUST compile their own kernel (for example). The idea of merely opening the Windows Registry is enough to send most Windows users into apoplexy of worry that they might break something and have to reinstall everything. Again. The first objection out of most prospective converts mouths is, "I am not competent to recompile my own software." Microsoft Marketing department success at its finest. Bob- |
| jimf Apr 09, 2006 10:44 AM EDT |
Again, the MS 'Empire of Ignorance'. The less they know, the more dependant they are. |
| tuxchick2 Apr 12, 2006 1:50 PM EDT |
metoo to both comments! Great article. |
| gnu_mike Apr 14, 2006 1:28 PM EDT |
Should post this to /. and other sites... it's worthy. |
| hkwint Apr 14, 2006 3:29 PM EDT |
Already posted it to some sites myself, and /. usually doesn't post our stuff, but all efforts are very, very welcome, so thanks! |
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