> Hi all
>
> Sorry but I have to put my 2 cents worth. My opinion is kind of in
> between here. I am learning Linux, and being a computer person
> (basically dangerously close to being a geek) I like the Linux
> interface and power. Also being able to type about 100+ words a
> minute I am much faster with typing then with a mouse. In other words
> I love Linux the way it is, and I am not terribly interested in
> learning Windows system (although I will).
>
> However I am also a long time Windows user and know that operating
> system in and out (LOL am very familiar with the blue screen). I like
> the interface for a lot of things like word processors. Sorry but I
> truly don't believe that text editor is better then WYSIWYG word
> processor (I know I am a sinner but I am incline towards philosophy
> that: easier and quicker is better). So I am not a windows hater
> either.
>
> I would love to see Linux succeed because it is simply better
> operating system and the shortcomings as far as applications are
> concern will eventually be address. However Linux in its current
> form will never be more popular then windows. General population
> doesn't want to learn the operating system. They don't care one bit
> about how things work and what makes things tick. All they want is to
> do what they have to do and leave. A lot of people I am dealing with
> (I am in tech support) don't know anything at all about their
> computers and they have no interest in learning. That is where
> windows excels. Face it windows is simple (if buggy), and is perfect
> for uneducated. There was reference made about cars, and I would like
> to follow up on that. I know of course how to drive a car, but I
> bearly know where is the engine and where is the trunk. I could care
> less. All I want from a car is to take me from point A to point B in
> comfort. Mechanics will look at me like I am an idiot because I know
> nothing about the engine and I know nothing about making the engine
> run better more smoothly. Same thing in computers, the hackers look
> down at people who don't know the system.
>
> In other words people I believe that there is a place and time for
> both to be there. Windows and Linux. Which one is better? Linux of
> course, but that alone will never win the fight. Windows will win for
> as long as Linux is... well Linux. But if you change Linux to be more
> like Windows, you will loose the spirit, idea, and power of Linux.
>
> Have great day everybody
> Marek
>
> >
