Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Taran Rampersad
I just had a 'Healthy Choice' 'Premium Fudge Bar' reading this. It tasted really good. Executive Director wrote: Taran, Do not try to obscure the issue of the vulnerabilities language you used. What you should say in a few words, rather than a lengthy treatise, is that you misspoke. I would

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Dave A. Chakrabarti
] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dave A. Chakrabarti Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:20 AM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Mike, I find this hard to believe, given how frequently Windows has to patch

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Andy Carvin
I'm done with this thread. If you want to bash me, proceed with vigor. It's unhealthy to hold in aggression. Actually, if anyone wants to bash Taran or anyone else, take it off-list. I'm all for a vigorous debate about open source and proprietary software, but I won't allow it to be an

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-24 Thread Marianne Anderson
I've been lurking this listserver for ages, and have not only appreciated those who spend so much of their time helping others, but appreciated the patience and kindness that I associate with the people here. A little sad and surprised to see this type of thing. Get back to what you all do

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Fouad Riaz Bajwa wrote: Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' View the complete story at: http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Open+source+not+reliable+or+dependable/2 100-73 44_3-6074237.html?tag=nefd.pulse A senior

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Dave A. Chakrabarti
Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Fouad Riaz Bajwa wrote: Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' View the complete story at: http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Open+source+not+reliable+or+dependable/2 100-73 44_3-6074237

Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Taran Rampersad
Executive Director wrote: That said, I do wish Microsoft luck in releasing anything soon, and I certainly hope that whatever they release doesn't permit the continued plague of flaws and vulnerabilities that the general population of the world has become familiar with. I want you to reread

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
to become true. Mike Michael F. Pitsch [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [ mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jon maddog Hall Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 11:41 AM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Executive Director
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Claude Almansi (BW) Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 12:25 PM To: The Digital Divide Network discussion group Subject: Re: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' Executive Director wrote: That said, I do wish Microsoft luck in releasing anything soon

RE: [DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-23 Thread Don Cameron
What fascinates more than anything else in the ongoing Linux -v- Windows debate is the importance placed on potential code exploits over and above anything and everything else of consideration... User preference, suitability of purpose, sustainability and supportability, interactivity with

[DDN] Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable'

2006-05-22 Thread Fouad Riaz Bajwa
Microsoft: Open source 'not reliable or dependable' View the complete story at: http://news.com.com/Microsoft+Open+source+not+reliable+or+dependable/2100-73 44_3-6074237.html?tag=nefd.pulse A senior Microsoft executive told a BBC documentary that people should use commercial software if they're