On 7 Jul 2002, at 11:35pm, Paul Iadonisi wrote: > On the machine sitting on my desk to do my daily work, I *do* have control > over it, no matter what it is running. I see no problem with a policy > that I can support myself, so I'll use Linux.
I assume from context that you would have no beef if you were "forced" to use Linux, but would object to being "forced" to use MS-Windows. So, I assume that, in the above, you really meant "what I want to", as opposed to "Linux". Well, that might work in a small shop, where you are the sole IT guy who reports directly to the company owner. But it breaks down in a large shop, where you are expected to be part of a team. Someone else already wrote something on this subject, better than I could: "Also, I find it interesting that an individuals personal needs seem to always over-ride the greater good of the company. Does no one ever think about what's more important in the long run anymore? Do people just not care?" -- Paul Lussier > If it's not already established that ... some of us don't expect to ever > have to use Windows on our own desktops, then it's not the place for me. This, I think, is a key point here. You are free to choose the manner of your employment. If you are asked to do something you dislike, be it run Windows or flip burgers, you can either (1) suck it up and do it anyway, or (2) object, and if your objection is overruled, resign. (Note that the first choice does not preclude further lobbying efforts on your part. But you do not get to break the rules while lobbying for them to be changed.) > I don't believe leaving a company for these reasons is, as some would say, > immature. Heh. I would say they are the only reasons for leaving a company. You can make good money managing a McDonald's. Doing something you like is far more valuable. :-) -- Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> | The opinions expressed in this message are those of the author and do not | | necessarily represent the views or policy of any other person, entity or | | organization. All information is provided without warranty of any kind. | ***************************************************************** To unsubscribe from this list, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the text 'unsubscribe gnhlug' in the message body. *****************************************************************
