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
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