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Have you ever tried to use Linux on the desktop in a typical corporate environment?

It just doesn't work - yet.

I've gained several clients from these pro-Linux 'geeks' who tried to sell Linux desktops to entire companies. They get the desktops, and reality sets in - they can't open this, they can't open that, this web site doesn't display properly, this printer isn't printing correctly with the Linux driver, this digital camera isn't working, etc... Then the consultant takes a 'higher-than-thou' attitude because Linux is being 'attacked' when the customer complains. Then I get hired to replace all this Linux installs with XP and everyone can work again.

It's happened 4 times so far, and I'm sure it will continue to.

I have nothing against Linux - I use it for certain purposes. When and if it's ready as a dekstop alternative, I'll be the first in line.

Until then, don't kid yourself.
Posted by: Mike B_z   Posted on: 03/16/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use
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As with Thailand,will Microsoft drop its prices for the rest of Asia?  David Mohring | 03/15/04
The Linux desktop news keep pouring in. Hard to ignore.  DonnieBoy | 03/15/04
Hah...  Mike B_z | 03/16/04
Ummm have been for a couple of years  MkIIISupra | 03/16/04
Ummmm  Mike B_z | 03/16/04
No, I think I am smarter than most PC users, but  MkIIISupra | 03/16/04
Best line ever.  doe_z | 03/16/04
You know what's really funny...  Laff | 03/16/04
You sound like the Iraqi Information Minister. Be patient, be calm.  DonnieBoy | 03/16/04
Not ready for business desktop?  Yagotta B. Kidding | 03/16/04
I hope desktop Linux continues to grow and do well  FilledOut | 03/16/04
Yes, Microsoft will be around for sometime providing competion.  DonnieBoy | 03/16/04
It's in the realm of possibility  FilledOut | 03/17/04
Pressure is building....  MkIIISupra | 03/15/04
HP expands Linux PC line to Asia  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
Huh!?!  Laff | 03/16/04
Huh!?!  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
You have been taking lessons from the Iraqi Information Minister.  DonnieBoy | 03/16/04
Its obvious you have  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
Yes, keep saying it, repeat after me, Linux is not significant, . . .  DonnieBoy | 03/16/04
I will  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
Linux keep on growing, and MS problems keep on growing, ignore if you want.  DonnieBoy | 03/16/04
Well aren't you clever  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
No wins  Yagotta B. Kidding | 03/16/04
No wins  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
atleast you've stopped with your BSD BS...  ryusen | 03/16/04
atleast you've sopped with your BSD BS...  Loverock Davidson | 03/16/04
oh look  ryusen | 03/16/04
HP Full of Hot Air. They Need Linux Device Drivers!  brenthawkinsmd | 03/16/04
Taking and not Giving  Yagotta B. Kidding | 03/16/04

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