> Of course M$ has some best-of-breed software. Anytime something better peeks > over the horizon, M$ buys them up and shuts them down. That's how the > monopoly is maintained. The reality is, if it weren't for their tactics, we > would have much better software on the market. But for now it seems we must > accept that in some areas, M$ is the best choice even though it's crap. The > good thing is you cannot buy out GPL software and in many areas, the GPL > software is becoming quite mature.
Hooray for posting flamebait *sigh* Honestly, there are pros and cons to everything. One great thing about MS is that its brought computers into homes...a LOT of homes. One bad thing about linux is its inherent lack of standards make life hard on those who don't have a CS degree. Now, you ask a dark-eyed penguin pusher about it, and they're going to tell you that bringing computers into homes isn't a great idea due to the amount of stupidity out there and that a lack of standards is a good thing because of this or that. And on and on and on. Being realistic, both models and products have their place. Don't let your personal prejudice get in the way :) > M$'s days are numbered. I doubt it. The real world doesn't give a rat's ass about all the warm fuzzies that come about with open source software because it's much more difficult to make money off open source software. The real world cares more about money. If you can make money, you're going to be successful. If you can make a great product with a low price that only a handful of people use, you're not going to make much money :) -- Eric (the Deacon remix) _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
