[CLUE-Tech] Enthusiasm for Linux

[Kevin Cullis]

Yep, I'd say about the same thing: I use Linux because of the tools, not
the games.  However, has anyone looked at the new Mac OX X 10.3, i.e.
Panther!!  Real X11 and a whole lot of UNIX tools have become available.

Kevin

On Fri, 2003-10-24 at 14:13, black at galaxy.silvren.com wrote:
> Every now and then a dose of reality is good, even for Linux enthusiasts
> :)
> 
> First off, I am not going to answer any of your questions but instead
> give unsolicited commentary on the state of Linux. If you're still
> interested, read on.
> 
> This is exactly why Linux has had a slow uptake with the masses. To a
> certain extent I totally agree - why should I spend twice as long making
> it work with Linux than on Windows?
> 
> The reason I use Linux is for all the tools and features that Windows does
> NOT have. Things like regexps, a real shell, and text utilities.
> 
> Mostly what I use Windows for is games and watching all the video clips
> that sneak into my email. Linux gaming is very limited, and to be honest
> I've not really bothered to try most of the video apps under Linux since
> there's Samba.
> 
> How many of you CLUEbies do the same thing?
> 
> On Fri, 24 Oct 2003, Chuck Downing wrote:
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