Re: [Hampshire] Microsoft makes claim on Linux code

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Author: John Cooper
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To: Hampshire LUG Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Hampshire] Microsoft makes claim on Linux code
Jack Knight wrote:
>>>
>> No, we have used Windows and rejected it as poor quality software
>> with limited features. Have you heard about not using MS software
>> until after version 3?
> Service pack 3 IMHO. But that is indeed a common corporate stance.

Yes, very true. I was thinking of Windows 3.1/95/98 too ("Just say no to
Microsoft", Tony Booth).
>
> It all boils down to this: If you are interested in the basics of how
> things work, have an open mind and are willing to learn, play and
> experiment then FOSS can work well for you. If you don't care about
> improving things, don't want to learn new things and are happy to
> follow sheep-like along, clicking and pressing buttons like an
> automaton then avoid it like the plague and go pay the man your money.
>

That is fair enough by me.

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