I agree, Per, but like anything in life, there are tradeoffs. Some don't want to admit that, but some of us thankfully understand it well. It is curious that it is relatively rare for the Microsoft users to say derogatory comments about Linux. I can not say the same for the more extreme Linux users, and some perhaps not so extreme:(
Needless to say I won't even respond the the impertinent comments by Hal since they are basically an attack on the intelligence and abilities of most computer users rather than on any merits. Those of us who have tried different OS's, some for decades, find good and bad in each OS, but the bottom line is which one has the most practical value right now. While most here in the U.S. overwhelmingly choose Microsoft, there are a modest, but increasing number, who like Mac. Linux is still very small. Much, much smaller than I expected by now. I have spent a LOT of time with Linux and have been surprisingly disappointed. And I did not expect to be. It is a very good thing to have open minded discussions about the value of different OS's for ham use and how one can help you do something that is not possible in another. Otherwise, no one would ever look at anything other than what they now use. It is no different than which digital program to use. They all have strong and weak points, but some will be a better "fit" for an individual ham. 73, Rick, KV9U Per wrote: > These threads just do not end. Pse just use what you like and stop bad > mouthing all the other systems. > I only use linux but I'm not going to tell you that windows and macs > suck, if you like any of those then good for you. Have some fun on the > air instead. > > 73 de Per, sm0rwo > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > *From:* José A. Amador <[email protected]> > *To:* [email protected] > *Sent:* Thursday, April 2, 2009 4:18:22 PM > *Subject:* Re: [digitalradio] PSKMail Windows server? > > > Once upon a time, in a very distant galaxy, there was an ace pilot named > Anakin Skywalker... > > > > Linux has not been very successful here in the U.S. with most ham > > > computer users. > > > But it just has not been very practical at this point because like > > > so many things in life, the trade-offs are too great:( > > > > Because too many refuse to think?? > > > > VI Conferencia Internacional de Energía Renovable, Ahorro de Energía y > Educación Energética > 9 - 12 de Junio 2009, Palacio de las Convenciones > ...Por una cultura energética sustentable > www.ciercuba. com > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.38/2037 - Release Date: 04/02/09 > 06:09:00 > >
