On Friday 13 February 2004 16:29, robin wrote: > > It varies from programme to programme. Their IT programme, "Click > Online", tends to give Linux and OSS a good press, and far more > coverage than you'd expect, given that it's designed very much with > computer newbies in mind (a typical line might be "So what is ADSL, > and why is it better than a normal modem?"). In fact, when they > did a series on building a computer from parts (presumably with the > slightly less newbie audience in mind), Linux was recommended for > the OS. They've also done features on non-IE browsers, with Opera > and Mozilla getting good press. > > It's just a matter of who is praparing and presenting the programme > in question. I know one the guys behind the scenes of Click Online > is a veteran Windows-hater (he's a Mac lover, but I don't believe > in prejudice against people's sexual preferences). He used to > appear on .TV's "Chips With Everything" answering questions like > "How can I use my Windows 98 computer as a router?" with answers > like "For that, you need a real Operating System." > That sounds like a program actually worth watching - and that's a rare beast! I wonder when it's on?
> Incidentally, the penguin has landed in Turkey. We've just started > getting the Turkish version of Tech TV, and they've started a > programme called "Penguin Diary" (or rather, the equivalent in > Turkish, which I can't type in ASCII characters!). > Good news indeed Anne -- Registered Linux User No.293302 Have you visited http://twiki.mdklinuxfaq.org yet?
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