Absolutly. Not all Linux users are the same at all. I know some who are perfectly happy to accept that they've made their own decision about which OS to use, for whatever reason, and realise that because of that choice, they're going to have to make some sacrifices which may or may not outweigh the advantages. There are some on this list.
The "community" that shouts the loudest is the one that doesn't realise this, and shouts; "Bleat, bleat, me me me, bleat, I want it and I'll cry if I can't have it, bleat bleat, Slashdot, bleat bleat boo hoo IT'S NOT FAIR!!!" at every perceived injustice, or slight on their beloved OS. They're the ones who royally p*** me off. I realise that that isn't every Linux user (by a long way), and I apologise for appearing to tar them all wth the same brush. Cheers, Rich. On 11/5/07, Andrew Bowden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I always hate that term "community" in this sense - because not all Linux > users are the same after all. And I've seen plenty of Mac fans do similar > things (usually when someone is critising their "beloved" Apple!) > > Anyway, where's the Windows community in all this ;) > > ------------------------------ > *From:* [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] *On Behalf Of *Richard Lockwood > *Sent:* 05 November 2007 14:50 > *To:* backstage@lists.bbc.co.uk > *Subject:* Re: [backstage] Ashley Highfield speaks again > > > > > And it appears the Linux community has managed to ignore what he has to > say and has organised a "let's shout him down louder and louder until > someone takes some notice of us" party. > > No positive suggestions, just "bleat bleat bleat we hate you..." As ever. > > Cheers, > > R. > > Ashley has posted an update: > > http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcinternet/2007/11/linux_figures_1.html > > > > -- SilverDisc Ltd is registered in England no. 2798073 Registered address: 4 Swallow Court, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6XX
