"I like Linux, but..."
“None of this is new, but the number of Microsoft boosters/publishers who do this nowadays seems to be increasing.”Do these lines sound familiar? Whenever they are heard, it usually means that Microsoft sympathisers may prepare to unleash some cheap shots, based upon some premise of "personal experience". None of this is new, but the number of Microsoft boosters/publishers who do this nowadays seems to be increasing. We occasionally see Ed Bott, Preston Gralla, Jason Hiner, and other people who make a living out of Microsoft 'trying' GNU/Linux only to mock it in public. That's their intention from the start.
Earlier this year we saw someone who had worked for Microsoft (Whittaker) trying GNU/Linux and then reporting back in ZDNet about how Windows (Vista 7 to be specific) is so much better. Well, he is still trying the platform and reports like this:
There is still a load of confusion aired over drivers, hardware support and installations. The in-built software center makes it relatively easy to install a set amount of programs and applications, but the wider aspects from basic Windows use would cause the first time user to struggle.
What about the fact that the Covenant defines a “Conforming Host” as either a web browser or a launcher implemented by Novell?
Wat about the fact that the Covenant defines “Moonlight 3” as only those portions developed by or on behalf of Novell?
What about the fact that the Covenant specifically defines the terms “Novell-Provided Copies” and “Novell Distribution“?
What about the fact that the Covenant restricts “by license and technical means” Media Packs to work only with Novell-Provided Copies of Moonlight?
What about the fact that the Covenant specifies test suites that Microsoft will provide to Novell for testing the functionality of Novell’s Moonlight candidates?
A simple request
Now, having read the text of the Covenant, anyone care to tell me exactly how there are no special Novell provisions in the Silverlight agreement?
Launi says that in future there will be integration between Do and the GPLv3 licensed Docky.
Comments
Robotron 2084
2010-03-10 04:35:51
Try to view Linux from the point of view held by a FOSS extremist. Linux is superior in every single possible way. More than that, it's the only moral way to use a computer. Therefore, any criticism of the system by people who are not its primarily users are assumed to be directly or indirectly working for the enemy and engaging in immoral behavior. Even those who do support Linux can be hesitant to voice complaints for fear of being labeled a traitor. Remind anyone of patriotism?
Fact is, Linux is not perfect. It's not good enough for everyone. It isn't good enough for me. That's not something an extremist will accept, and why it bothers Roy as it does.