Hi John, I am new to Open Source, but I have always believed in the concept and the creativity of individuals and small groups. Frankly, I thought I was too old and slow to convert over to Open Source, but it's very easy and very friendly software.
I have used Microsoft products since the early days of DOS. I have defended Windows countless times. When they brought out Windows 8 I thought FINALLY they will do what they have promised for over 20 years. I also bought a Windows 8 Nokia 920 phone. I am shocked at the problems in both the desktop OS and the phone. I cannot believe it. I never thought I would leave Microsoft, especially at my age. But, every part of Open Office has been superior to MS Office - for me, and my uses. Office is now bloated, like Windows 8. It does too much of nothing and the Open Source creativity is beautiful to see. Oh, the Windows 8 Nokia 920 phone? I had it for 48 hours and traded it in for a Samsung Galaxy Note 2. It is amazing and has so many cool ways to customize it. Windows 8 is no longer customizable. I cannot believe i am leaving them after over a quarter century of using their products. But, here I am. Recent converts tend to be the most fervent and dedicated. Sell it with the Zealot. Steve On Mon, Dec 10, 2012 at 2:59 AM, John A Perazzo <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello. > > My name is John. > > I live and work in Las Vegas, Nevada. I believe in and use Open Source and > am grateful it is available. > > My strengths are face-to-face contact, as this is what I do at work. > > I have been involved with computers since the 1970s. My undergraduate > degree is in Mathematics - Computer Science. I have cross cultural > experience. I can converse in Spanish and know core greetings and/or > directional phrases in French, German, Japanese and Korean. > > I enjoy statistics. > > My wife and I are writing a book about what has worked for us in our lives. > > I am best at cheer leading. Somehow I keep tripping over the ball when I > get out on the field. > > Peace. > > jp, Las Vegas, NV >
