Re: Why one should choose Linux over Vista
"Ringmaster" <bigtop@VistaGeneralCircus.net> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:06:12 -0700, "Bill Yanaire" <bill@yanaire.com>
> wrote:
>
>>1) Because you are poor
>>2) Because you don't have any desire to do actual work
>>3) Because GIMP sounds so dorky
>>4) Because entering cryptic line commands sounds exciting
>>5) Because you hate Microsoft
>
> Shame you lack the intelligence to offer factual reasons why you think
> Vista is superior to Linux. Maybe because you can't? That's a pattern
> often repeated in this newsgroup. Some always resort to ridicule,
> because they have no facts to counter what was said.
>
I don't think Vista is superior to Linux but Vista runs certain programs
that Linux doesn't. Don't even get started about emulation packages because
is some instances, that isn't even an option.
If you want the functionality of Vista and need to use it's programs then go
for it. If you can get by with Linux/Ubuntu and can deal with the Open
Source family of software then OK.
> The problem with people like you, Frank and others that endlessly
> whine every time Vista is critiqued is my guess you guys do it out of
> fear, anger and stupidity.
Sorry to burst your bubble but I don't fear Linux. Most people who come
here want to get their problems with Vista solved and don't need Ubuntu
shoved down their throats. Maybe you don't understand that. Let's say you
have a problem with your Prius. You take it to the Toyota dealer and the
sales advisor says, Adam, why not ditch the Prius and get a Chevy? You
would probably be insulted with those remarks. Wrong place. Wrong time.
Same goes for some of the Linux/Ubuntu/Open Office remarks made here.
Understand?
>
> That Vista isn't such a great choice for some or that for many some
> flavor of Linux or oh my God, even a Mac would be better or simply
> staying with a older version of Windows or hoping against hope the
> next version of Windows will correct all of Vista's flaws is simply
> something you can't handle and so you need to attempt to discredit
> anyone that disagrees with your narrow undocuments hyperbole.
>
Sorry to burst your bubble on this one. I do have a Mac and I use it almost
every day. I use certain tools for certain tasks. For me, the Mac is a
better platform for video and digital photography. I think the tools are
superior so that is what I use.
For my development, I use a Windows solution because that is what works
best. I agree that Vista does have problems and I won't use Vista in a
development environment but only for testing. If I didn't need to have a
development environment and my software wasn't "FREE", maybe I would
consider using Linux and Open Office, but for now it just isn't an option.
> So just like Frank, you resort to juvenile personal attacks because
> you are obviously incapable of using logic or reason to make any
> argument to persuade you opinions are valid.
Sorry again pal. You and I have an agreement not to be juvenile and sling
personal attacks and so far it seems to be working.
>
> No wonder you constantly get laughed at and end up in most people's
> kill files.
Maybe that will change in the future. You are still being made fun of by
quite a few people. Take a look at the last few days posts. Yes, I am in
some kill files but oh well.