Linux Desktop Myths Examined 718
Call Me Black Cloud writes "NewsFactor Network has an overview of the $95.00 Gartner report titled, "Myths of Linux on the Desktop". It's a good look at several points from the perspective of a corporate user, not a home user."
Re:Ummm, is it my imagination... (Score:5, Funny)
There's a typo (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Ummm, is it my imagination... (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Ummm, is it my imagination... (Score:5, Funny)
$95 report? (Score:2, Funny)
Myth #2 (Score:1, Funny)
Do the math... (Score:4, Funny)
Pages: 6
95 : 6 = 15.83$ per page !
wow! their business plan might be
1) find something interesting
2) write a 6 pages report (not necessarily interesting)
3) ???
4) PROFIT!!
Re:Dispersing the Linux Myths (Score:3, Funny)
I guess this is one time... (Score:2, Funny)
There is a more insidious thing about Linux (Score:5, Funny)
Recently I've been introduced to an operating system known as Linux.
Lured by its low cost, I replaced Windows 98 on my computer with Linux. Unfortunately the more I use it the more I fear that this "Linux" may be an insidious way for the Dark One to gain a stronger foothold here on Earth. I know this may be a shocking claim, but I have evidence to back it up!
To begin with, Linux is based off of an older, obsolete OS called "BSD Unix". The child-indoctrinatingly-cute cartoon mascot of this OS is a devil holding a pitchfork. This OS -- and its Linux offspring -- extensively use what are unsettingly called "daemons" (which is how Pagans write "demon" -- they are notoriously poor spellers: magick, vampyre, etc.) which is a program that hides in the background, doing things without the user's notice. If you are using a computer running Linux then you probably have these "demons" on your computer, hardly something a good Christian would want! Furthermore in order to start or stop these "demons" a user must execute a command called "finger". By "fingering" a "demon" one excercises an unholy power, much the same way that the Lord of Flies controls his black minions.
Linux contains another Satanic holdover from the "BSD Unix" OS mentioned above; to open up certain locked files one has to run a program much like the DOS prompt in Microsoft Windows and type in a secret code: "chmod 666". What other horrors lurk in this thing?
Consider some of these other Linux commands: "sleep", "mount", "unzip", "strip" and "touch". All highly suggestive in a sexual nature. I know that our Lord cannot approve of these, and I urge them to be renamed to something appropriate to the Christian community. Interestingly "CONTROL-G" (the sixth key from the left of the keyboard) does an abort. To write files a "VI" editor is included. All these are to ensnare the unsuspecting christian who could get tempted by typing "VIVIVI" all day long.
Fourth, Linux uses a flavor of DOS known as Bash. Bash is an acronym for "Bourne Again Shell". On the surface this would appear to be supportive of the Lord. However, remember that even Satan can quote the bible for his own purposes! While I believe Linux may be born-again, its obvious by the misspelling of "born" that its not born-again in an Christian church. Will the lies ever cease?
Additionally, one of the main long-haired hippies involved with the GNU Free Software Foundation supports communism, contraception and abortion. He has consistently supported 60's counter-cultural "values", and his web site even advocates government support of contraception. He also wears fake halos, and has quips about his made-up church that relates to his free software. I find such blasphemy to be extremely unsettling.
One must also remember that the creator of Linux, a college student named Linux Torvaldis, comes from Finland. I'm sure all the followers of Christ are aware of the heritical nature of the Finnish: from necrophilia to human sacrifice, Finnish culture is awash in sin. I find little reason to believe anything good and holy could arise from this evil land.
Finally, let us remember that there is an alternative to using the Satan-powered Linux. I think history has shown us that Microsoft is quite holy. I'm told that its founder, William Gates is a strong supporter of our Lord and I encourage my fellow Christians to buy only his products to help keep the Devil at bay.
I wish I had more time to expound upon my findings. Unfortunately a family of Jews has moved in across the street and I must go speak to them of Jesus Christ before they are condemned to eternal hellfire.
Please investigate this as you see fit and I'm sure you'll reach the same conclusions that I have.
Re:Half Right (Score:5, Funny)
In Soviet Russia... (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Ummm, is it my imagination... (Score:3, Funny)
It clearly says in the posting this is an overview of a $95 doller article.
So no, I guess it's not your imagination. Very observant of you, indeed!
Re:Some FUD, not all (Score:5, Funny)
Actually Linux does save money on hardware, because by the time decent drivers for a piece of hardware have been written for Linux, you can pick up that hardware at the swap meet in the bargain bin.
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Re:Lets take an objective aproach. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Some FUD, not all (Score:4, Funny)
Sorta like Slashdot post, right?
Live and LEARN (Score:3, Funny)
Re:There is a more insidious thing about Linux (Score:5, Funny)
Support costs (Score:4, Funny)
All I can say to this article is duh!
Like the anti-open source people say, "you get what you pay for".
So if you want more support, then pay for it! Why should Linux and it's associated companies give away everything for free? You're supposed to pay for quality products!
First people complain that it's free ("free = amateur/bad/whatever"), and now people complain that it's NOT free. *sigh*...
Re:There is a more insidious thing about Linux (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Lets take an objective aproach. (Score:3, Funny)
* Solitare
* Minefield
Together, these two "killer apps" is what really separates the two operating systems. Just wait. I hear that Microsoft is working on a two-player version of Solitare that is going to seal the fate of Red Hat and it's ilk.
Re:There is a more insidious thing about Linux (Score:3, Funny)
Holy COW what a concept. (Score:2, Funny)
Forget about making money from IT, forget about buisiness and networking. Just make money from cheesy journalism. It's like not having to actually do anything. Just write a book and sell it.
If I were to write a book about software admin, I would Include lots of pics of secretaries doing nasty things to hardware, while the server admin is writing a book about how many nodes can sit on the head of a pin per dollar.