Dan George wrote: > > One thing is Windows is overpriced for what you get. > Windows is not as configurable as Linux or opensource. > Bill Gates is a Pirate. First stealing from Steve Jobs then telling everyone > else not to steal from him. > When Paladium comes out, you wont be asking that question again. > You will just wonder why it took you so long to convert. > Why do I get over 80% of my calls from people complaining about windows. > And why are 100% of those BTOs we sell with Linux arent complaining at > all. Try the fact that over 62% of those who converted to Linux are saving > $$$ within the first couple months. They want to kick themselves. > I called one customer (followup call) to see how his Linux box was working. > He told me he was configuring his kernel and call him back in about 6mths > because he wanted to do so much now in customizing his system. He said > the changes are going to save him $$$ in fees and its fun!! > > On Saturday 26 January 2002 19:14, you wrote: > > Sup guys, > > I'm a heavy Windows user, and a Linux newbie. > > Why are open-source gurus so adamant towards Microsoft? <my opinion > > after surfing around numerous open-source communities. > > Is it because they don't give their software away for free? > > I know Linux dudes say it sucks but why? What makes it better? > > > > I'm not trying to cause a fight with you guys, I like my Red Hat, just > > wanted to hear some opinions. > > Thanks. > > Randall Oshita >#################################
GO Dan! This is an excellent customer feedback with facts not fud. Aloha! Al Plant - Webmaster http://hawaiidakine.com Providing FAST DSL Service for $28.00 /mo. Member Small Business Hawaii. Running FreeBSD 4.5 UNIX & Caldera Linux 2.4 & RedHat 7.2 Support OPEN SOURCE in Business Computing. Phone 808-622-0043
