Hi Dark, Oh, I totally understand where you are coming from. One of my own major frustrations is that while I am a fan of open source software such as Linux it isn't always possible to find comparable software in certain areas. This is especially true when it comes to audio games like Shades of Doom, Tank Commander, Time of Conflict, whatever. There just aren't any blind game developers willing to put the time and money into developing software for a non-Windows platform. That's why I currently have to keep at least one Windows virtual machine around to play the games I've paid for. Its far from ideal but does keep the cost down.
That said, I'm willing to use both platforms in order to meet my personal needs. If I find a free open source application that meets my needs I'll use that. If I can't find a certain game or app for Linux that is as good as a similar product for Windows I'll pay for it and run it under a virtual machine. I feel it is better in the long run to migrate to an open source platform, but keep an option open to be able to access Windows software through a virtual machine if and when I need it rather than absolutely choose one or the other. :D I guess what I am saying is I'm one of the few who choose not to be stuck. There are other options its just that most people for one reason or another decide to put up with unfair practices from Microsoft, Apple, and others rather than turn their back on them and pick another solution on principle. In my opinion its a personal choice not a case of being stuck without any options. P.S. F.Y.I. Linux is spelled L i n u x. Not L y n u x. Cheers! On 9/2/12, dark <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Tom. > > I agree about models, but once more we're back to the problem of software. I > > for instance owuldn't want to be without the games access etc of a windows > machine, indeed I'll probably be getting an Iphone in the next few months > precisely so that I can have access to gamebooks, games etc on that > platform. > > The same is true of games. Capcom when I approached them about low vision > access were utterly horrible, however I'm not going to chuck out my copies > of capcom games because of that, in fact quite ironically shortly after that > > phonecall in 2006, I imported the two mega man collections for my gamecube > from the Us sinse I found a way of region switching the machine that would > let me play them. > > ultimately, however much I appreciate the methodology of lynux, I would > never switch because a lynux machine just wouldn't do the stuff I > want, --- -eg, play Eamon. In fairness the same rule applies to later > versions of windows as I've said. > > this is really the problem of microsoft and apple are going the same way, > that however shoddy the business practice, sinse it is universal, people are > > pretty stuck. > > It's like the vhs vs betamax thing. Betamax was all round a better video > cassette system, cost less to produce, was higher quality, used less tape > therefore lasted longer etc. However, because vhs got the big distribution > deals with the major film studios, they remained the primary video format > for nearly 30 years and even now can be found everywhere, while you'd > struggle to find anything on beatmax beyond specific collectors. > > Again, this illustrates Marx cryticism of the capitalist system, that what > "wins" is not necessarily the best, most efficient, or even most ethical > practtice or product, but that which generates most prophit, which is > exactly why we're in a worle with many sub standard products that sell by > the million, despite the fact everyone knows their short comings. > > I just hope after the crash which is probably going to come in the next few > > years, people will learn better. > > Beware the grue! > > Dark. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [email protected]. You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://mail.audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [email protected].
