On Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:53:23 elliott-brennan wrote: > Where to start?? > > I have to agree with Erik De here (thanks for > clarifying the real ground on which the argument > stands, Erik.) and will extend the argument too. > > This article reminds me that there are 'Alan > Jones' types all around the world and in all kinds > of media and it generally cheapens the field. > > They take something, extract a small part and then > blow it out of proportion, decontexualise it, hide > the history and political elements to their claims > and all along position themselves as the voice of > reason and balance. Jones is a classic example of > this type of "journalism" and this article appears > to be a classic example of that type of > "journalism" as well.
I have not read the article in question but I would agree with the above comments. For instance which Operating System dominates the Supercomputers? If you take a look you might be surprised. Operating system Family share for 06/2011 http://top500.org/stats/list/37/osfam I think the only area Linux has "failed" is in the desktop but no one really knows the stats in this area because of the way Microsoft exerts undue influence upon the PC manufactures. i.e. The Microsoft Tax In the server area Linux holds its own along with the embedded market. -- Regards, Graham Smith -- SLUG - Sydney Linux User's Group Mailing List - http://slug.org.au/ Subscription info and FAQs: http://slug.org.au/faq/mailinglists.html
