On 2012-08-30, at 6:24 AM, D. Michael McIntyre wrote: > > I'm stuck with the one operating system because it's marginally less > unpleasant to deal with and/or more fun to use than everything else, I guess. > > I'm just so used to all of this by now. I've used Linux longer than I used > any other operating system. > > I still love the idea of it, but I'm really tired of the terrible > implementation. > > It's nothing a few million dollars couldn't fix. Maybe I'll win the lottery. > -- > D. Michael McIntyre > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Michael, Just some thoughts and reflections.
Let us assume you do win the lottery and lets also assume that the acquired riches have not spoiled you completely and that you are still interested in using computers. What operating system would you use? ----Did I just catch you thinking ?? Yes, I did. You were thinking what would I use the computer for ? In todays economic climate you don't have to win a lottery to approach the choice of operating system differently. It should still come down to the same question: For what purpose do I use my computer ? In the course of this discussion a lot of worn out phrases were used which, when closely examined , play only lip service to old ideas. I always get tickled pink when "freedom" enters the discussion. Freedom of choice, freedom from the oppression by big companies, freedom from paying, freedom to modify, etc,etc… There is no such thing as freedom as we like to have it. We have freedom to drive through a red light , but ……. I wonder how few Linux users are aware of the restrictions imposed on the use of open source soft ware. Legal restrictions as well as moral restrictions. Then there is the ever occurring bragging of the "long uptime". If you use your computer for simple re- occurring tasks and nothing else, it does not matter what operating system or what distro you use, you will experience a long up time. Computers are tools, and good craftsmen choose the best tools to do the job. Only amateurs try to get by with inferior tools and spend unreasonable time to keep them sharp and working. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Rosegarden-user mailing list [email protected] - use the link below to unsubscribe https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/rosegarden-user
