Very true. I will not let my love for GNU/Linux blind truth.
True.
I did not read carefully the thread you linked because it seems worthless,
but I have an idea of what the problem is: You are trying to educate the
users of an informatics forum about about free software. It is a noble task,
but it is unlikely that you will succeed and there are better uses
I have to admit I know the call GNU/Linux Linux. That isn't the problem but
saying that GNU/Linux is only useful for programming is a down right lie and
ignorance.
I love all your points you posted.
That's what I feel like.
I know that. But they profess untrue information.
Saying that GNU/Linux performs poorly and that Windows is faster (performs
better) is a lie.
It's almost never a good idea to accuse someone of lying. Even if it's true,
the accusation only makes you look aggressive and antagonistic. If someone
says something that you think is untrue, point it out, but in a way that
assumes good faith.
For example: Could you elaborate on how
Having had another look at the thread, it seems to me that you made a bunch
of posts decrying Windows in that thread, and they were either moved or
deleted. I think you did something wrong here, and the moderators did
something right. See my post above.
As for untrue information, see my
I'm not gonna click on that link. I don't care much about windo$e users. I
find them boring.
You shouldn't waste your time with those who don't care and don't listen.
I will tell you the big points you should use to educate someone you care
about to switch to the magnificent GNU OS:
- free
I need some help to shut up these Windows users:
http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/398092-which-windows-to-buy/?p=5369680
They think they are so smart and know all about Linux (yes they refer to the
kernel constantly, dumbasses).
Essentially what I was going to say. It is perfectly fine to bring these
topics up but you have to pick the right situations.
That said some times there will never be a perfect time and others aren't
always keen to listen to a new point of view. I bring it up when relevant in
various
You'll just be seen as a troll if you join a forum composed of mainly Windows
users, and advise others not to use Windows on topics like the one you linked
to.
First of all, you shouldn't try to shut up people who promote Windows. They
have a right to express their views just as much as you.
Now, as to dealing with people who don't agree with the libre software
movement or even necessarily know about it, it's complicated. As
ssdclickofdeath said,
Don't waste time trying to convince those people. Your time is better spent
contributing to free software.
Also, it's strange that that site is called Linus Tech Tips :P
What is this topic? I'm lost.
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