Author: Vic Date: To: hampshire Subject: Re: [Hampshire] simple description of open source etc.
> Linux is a tinkerers OS.
Rubbish.
Linux is a general-purpose OS. Whilst that does not preclude tinkerers
from getting their fill of whatever makes their day, the vast majority of
Linux users are not tinkerers. They just use it - often without even
knowing they are using Free software.
> Probably only if they suffer from severe social maladjustment.
Are you paid to post here? So far, you seem to be trotting out the
standard anti-FOSS FUD. Please stop.
> A good firm handshake is key.
>
> "Yes that feature will appear in version 11"
>
> Sold.
That's called "lying", and it's something many of us prefer not to do. And
nor do we need to - with FOSS, we can say "if you want it, I can make it
happen".
