I think there are some mis leading facts being posted on this list. I had also cleared this point previously. but I am doing it again for those who are new to gnu/linux. firstly, this concept of free software is not just over inthu and fun. secondly gnu/linux may have originated from the labs where "hackers " work. I don't know how does one compare that developers from the non- free software school of thought are any time better than your so called hackers. why is always hacking shown some thing stupid and time pass? and by the way this operating system has multiple brands. so it has huge commertial support. and 90% of desktops still run windows? may be I don't know, ceneor people like anurag, or jtd may comment on that. but one thing I know is that 75 persent of corporate servers run non-windows systems. and unfortunately many don't declare their usage of gnu/linux may be more testimonials are required. no matter what, firstly if the tone of some people is "afterall it is a project of bunch of hackers", it sounds as if they are always one step behind the reality. if so then why has this "bunch of hackers" developed a virus free operating system? talking about OS if windows is developed by non-hackers who r very brillient then why are there unstability related issues and viruses. I only have one request. Please don't spread fear, uncertainty and doubt amongst those who intend to shift to gnu/linux. showing what is bad in windows is rather a service to them. I often here a typicle statement "I am a big supporter of gnu/linux but bla bla bla". and then list out all that will only put gnu/linux newbis away from using gnu/linux. today I agree that microsoft is slightly better in hardware support, again ceneors like jtd can send police to my office if I am wrong *smile*. but the differences are not as huge as to still use windows. some times people don't understand what is bad and good, so is it not a good thing to tell them what they are loosing by not using gnu/linux? regards. Krishnakant.
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