On Sunday 14 Sep 2003 8:57 am, Lee Wiggers wrote: > On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 12:36:57 +0100 > > Richard Urwin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As described on the MDK page, I don't have a problem with this. > > Anything that keeps MDK going and doesn't make it too annoying is > > OK by me. > > > > I can always remove the bookmarks folder and change the > > screensaver. If that became too hard then I would seriously > > consider moving to Debian or something, but nothing indicates > > that it will be hard. > > > > I should hope that they keep the ads targeted. I would actually > > like to be aware of Linux-capable comercial apps, they don't get > > much air-time on other media. I would not like to get Microsoft > > ads, or that SCO one somebody posted to the comments, or indeed > > about credit cards etc. MDK say they will decide on a FCFS basis, > > I hope it'll be better selected than that. Otherwise MS will > > definately buy a slot, for laughs if for no other reason, these > > prices are petty cash for them. > > > > -- > > Richard Urwin > > From my desk, install adverts would be interesting if > linux-centric. Small price for a good product. > As I understand it, adverts during install will be for companies who actively support linux in some way, and in my book that is 'a Good Thing'. There is the issue of programmers needing to know that there is a demand, and at a low cost this allows them to raise their visibility. As a user, I'm happy to be told which companies do help - I'm hoping that hardware driver support will be highlighted in this way, as it will help us make the right decisions.
What I would be less happy with is repeated 'reminders', or pop-ups, as Lee said, but there's no indication that this is likely to happen. Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302 Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet?
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