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Another Windows story? Really?

Story: Affixa BasicTotal Replies: 6
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HoTMetaL

Jul 01, 2010
5:37 AM EDT 		Someone jump in and tell me how this story has anything to do with Linux or open source. This Windows-only application won't run on any Linux flavor, or even a Mac apparently. Why post it to LXer? Does anyone review these articles before approving them?

From their website: "You just need a PC running Windows XP, Vista, 7, 2003 or 2008. The software requires something called the '.NET Framework 2.0', though you most likely have this installed already. If you don't, you'll be asked to download it."
tracyanne

Jul 01, 2010
8:30 AM EDT 		I have to agree with HoTMetaL. This is a Windows only program, it doesn't even appear to be Free Software. I read the article, and thought big whoop, so what, it's got nothing to do with Linux or Free Software. It's just another no cost proprietary program that provides a workaround around for the short comings of Windows.
Scott_Ruecker

Jul 01, 2010
10:02 AM EDT 		You know, you got me on this one.

Gone.
ComputerBob

Jul 01, 2010
10:37 AM EDT 		Scott, you've been doing a terrific job ever since they fixed you. http://lxer.com/module/forums/t/30798/
jdixon

Jul 01, 2010
12:11 PM EDT 		While I tend to be more lenient than some here when it comes to choice of articles, I have to agree that this one shouldn't have made the cut. Thanks for removing it Scott.
tuxchick

Jul 01, 2010
12:18 PM EDT 		In these here parts "fixed" is a veterinary term. Poor Scott....
ComputerBob

Jul 01, 2010
5:04 PM EDT
Quoting:In these here parts "fixed" is a veterinary term...
Same here. ;)

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