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MIT backs Brazil's choice of Linux over Microsoft: Holy crap, this article is so full of crap.

"We advocate using high-quality free software as opposed to scaled-down versions of more costly proprietary software," Walter Bender, director of the Media Lab at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said in a letter to the Brazilian government. "Free software is far better on the dimensions of cost, power and quality."

MIT advocates high quality free software but tells them to use linsux. This is a contradiction.

But free-software advocates within Lula's administration believe Microsoft should be excluded from the program.

And watch as Brazil is segregated from the rest of the world.

Many government agencies are migrating to Linux to cut millions of dollars in software licensing costs.

Too bad just the opposite happened. None of these governments completed the migrations, was delayed, and went over budget. Munich anyone? I thought so.

"If the source code is proprietary, it is hidden from the general population. This robs them of a tremendous source for learning," the authors said.

It doesn't rob them of squat. The general population aren't programmers.

You would think MIT of all schools would see the facts from fiction. Clearly their engineering/compsci department isn't as good as we would think. At any rate, this article just tells the linsux users what they want to hear instead of the truth. Now they will all go to sleep quietly dreaming of Linus dancing with sugar plums in their heads giving that splended sense of false hopes.; Posted by: Loverock Davidson Posted on: 03/17/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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We want LINUX matrixdomain | 03/17/05

That is why Linux success is inevitable. Xunil_Sierutuf | 03/17/05

woooo linux Dempster | 03/18/05

Yeah, we want Linux. sbarringer@... | 03/22/05

Gee straight from the Linux User 147560 | 03/17/05

And, they are right in excluding Microsoft! DonnieBoy | 03/18/05

Don't rob them their rights! The King's Servant | 03/18/05

The idea is that the government does not need to help Microsoft. DonnieBoy | 03/18/05

We actually agree, here. The King's Servant | 03/18/05

MIT backs Brazil's choice of Linux over Microsoft Loverock Davidson | 03/17/05

Suppose that depends on your p.o.v. shawkins | 03/17/05

..or whatever he's smoking at the time.. Xunil_Sierutuf | 03/17/05

Typical linsux thinking Loverock Davidson | 03/17/05

Duh! He quoted you mentioning "Linsux" word for word!!! The King's Servant | 03/18/05

This is a program for "mom and pop" users Anton Philidor | 03/17/05

You need to clarify Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

The program is for those who cannot buy... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

well Dempster | 03/18/05

Argue with MIT; they say Linux is worse. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Quote please, Anton... Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Necessary logical inference. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Re: Necessary logical inference. Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Mack, the article says issue is choice or Linux only. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Mack... Michael Kelly | 03/18/05

Re: Mack, the article says issue is choice or Linux only. Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Mack, you can't do both. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Illogical inference, Anton Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Not bad, Martin. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

This is why they say linux should be only option doh123 | 03/18/05

Re: Mack, you can't do both. Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Anton, you are neither considering real cost nor true purpose. The King's Servant | 03/18/05

Re: Mack/Michael Kelly Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

doh: then Linux has nothing to worry about Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Mack, the issue is still open... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Re: doh: then Linux has nothing to worry about Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Mack, the idea people might choose XP... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

King, do you really want to argue... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Nice spin!!! Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Linux = Tyranny & Opression? MacGeek2121 | 03/18/05

Governments are far better at tyranny and oppression... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Anton I think you are both right and wrong. Laff | 03/18/05

Agreed on one point, Jim. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Now you contradict a previous post where you sugested,... The King's Servant | 03/18/05

The system doesn't have to be gamed... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Actually Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

You did have the choice of Linux in your home. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

THEY'RE POOR, ANTON Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Got the point. Answered it cogently. Moved on. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Re: You did have the choice of Linux in your home. Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

If in fact there were a significant cost increase... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

The March of Tyranny Harry Bardal | 03/18/05

It soared. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Re: It Soared Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Mack, responded thoroughly Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

A Computer does not a Technology Aware person Make. The King's Servant | 03/18/05

The article said the XP version... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Sorta like Linux User 147560 | 03/18/05

On the desktop? Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Yes Anton Linux User 147560 | 03/18/05

subsidize the hardware... Spikey_Mike | 03/18/05

They are free to buy and install windows. maxo_z | 03/18/05

Being closer to the Subject fredramos_z | 03/18/05

Please! cashaww | 03/19/05

Their choice is the gov't computer or no computer. Anton Philidor | 03/20/05

Football and FUD seosamh_z | 03/18/05

A journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step. Laff | 03/18/05

Rev Pagan, I not saying.. seosamh_z | 03/18/05

I tend to agree with that statment. Laff | 03/18/05

You're not a racist are you? seosamh_z | 03/18/05

Technology issues and solutions are not limited by culture or language Laff | 03/18/05

Joe, Oh Sorry. The King's Servant | 03/18/05

Rev seosamh_z | 03/18/05

Joe.....My point being once developed in Brazil there Laff | 03/19/05

Where's your evidence... Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Not referring to MIT seosamh_z | 03/18/05

Re: Not refering to MIT Mack DaNife | 03/18/05

Mack seosamh_z | 03/18/05

Think now cashaww | 03/19/05

don't feed the trolls (NT) thetargos | 03/17/05

What a moron.... widge_z | 03/18/05

Apparently so.... shawkins | 03/18/05

I don't think so... Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

No idea of what happens in Third Wolrd Nations, do you? The King's Servant | 03/18/05

MIT backs Brazil's choice of Linux over Microsoft mv520 | 03/18/05

Wow, you mean THE MIT? Xunil_Sierutuf | 03/17/05

Yes MIT Loverock Davidson | 03/17/05

Nice comeback!!! Martin Marvinski | 03/17/05

can't take the truth. wessonjoe | 03/18/05

That was a Zoolander comeback.. Xunil_Sierutuf | 03/18/05

Seems as if MIT is asking for some budget cuts. No_Ax_to_Grind | 03/17/05

Yeah, reality in academia IT_User | 03/17/05

Wouldn't bother them Sabz5150 | 03/17/05

With MIT willing to train them, of course... John Zern | 03/17/05

Of course they advocate Linux jimk_z | 03/17/05

Old School? Sabz5150 | 03/17/05

Sure, that's it Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

of course GhostInTheSystem | 03/18/05

maybe some third world folks can read documents on the web hipparchus2000 | 03/19/05

MS v Linux richdave | 03/17/05

Apple as a choice Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Open Source not Linux Kamakazii | 03/17/05

Yes indeed jorwell | 03/17/05

Windows to Freedom Anton Philidor | 03/17/05

7.5 Great Satire! Love it. The King's Servant | 03/18/05

Irony and hyperbole are not the same as satire. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

5.5 Jay Cash | 03/18/05

You're absolutely right. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Re: Windows to Freedom none none | 03/18/05

Give people a choice. Anton Philidor | 03/19/05

Be real cashaww | 03/19/05

You're right. Strange when Microsoft... Anton Philidor | 03/20/05

What lack of choice are claiming voska | 03/21/05

Insult to the poor Wagadonga | 03/17/05

I beg to disagree. thetargos | 03/18/05

fooool Dempster | 03/18/05

Saying Brazilians should choose... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

You're the only one to see that implication Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Government is being asked to demand Linux. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

I've already answered that, but... Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

See above. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

re: See above. Iain_Peters | 03/18/05

Good. Because Brazilians will choose Linux... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

I disagree cashaww | 03/20/05

And you should recognize my bias is against... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

That must be it.. Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

Come on Anton... maxo_z | 03/18/05

Microsoft agrees with me sometimes. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Microsoft's way is no choice TrustMe_z | 03/18/05

Re: Saying Brazilians should choose... none none | 03/18/05

Business productivity isn't a bad argument. Anton Philidor | 03/19/05

Re: Business productivity isn't a bad argument. none none | 03/19/05

Irrelevant comments acknowledged. Anton Philidor | 03/19/05

Re: Irrelevant comments acknowledged. none none | 03/19/05

Well, I am making an assumption. Anton Philidor | 03/19/05

Re: Well, I am making an assumption. none none | 03/19/05

Sounds like you haven't looked for a job lately. Anton Philidor | 03/20/05

Re: Sounds like you haven't looked for a job lately. none none | 03/20/05

If people had options or they weren't poor... Anton Philidor | 03/20/05

Re: If people had options or they weren't poor... none none | 03/20/05

Knowing Windows is irrelevant to employment?? Anton Philidor | 03/21/05

I geb to disagree rwgreene | 03/18/05

You are insulting the poor Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

I'd choose both Michael Kelly | 03/18/05

No problem with that. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Choices are good but the issue isn't marketability... The King's Servant | 03/18/05

Re: Choices are good but the issue isn't marketability... none none | 03/18/05

I have a better idea Roger Ramjet | 03/18/05

WiMAX is layer 2, routing is layer 3 B.O.F.H. | 03/18/05

Thanks. Roger Ramjet | 03/18/05

This is michael-t | 03/18/05

See Comrade - We pick, You use! quietLee | 03/18/05

You are so uninformed TrustMe_z | 03/18/05

Are you sure? Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

or... Martin Marvinski | 03/18/05

What's government for? TrustMe_z | 03/18/05

Of course governments should have positions... Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Depends TrustMe_z | 03/18/05

Good point about the company town. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

Re: Of course governments should have positions... none none | 03/19/05

So Linux shows poverty?! Anton Philidor | 03/19/05

Just because you learn on Linux... The King's Servant | 03/18/05

China is too busy pirating software CkrisGo | 03/19/05

Linux gets better every day. maxo_z | 03/18/05

Eat MS Worm - Get Hooked TrustMe_z | 03/18/05

Not the strategy, I think. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

What's a long time. TrustMe_z | 03/18/05

Yes the crippled version is a bait. Anton Philidor | 03/18/05

How did you figure that? The King's Servant | 03/18/05

Reality.... oldskillz | 03/18/05

I would love to see $100-$200 PCs like the C-64 Days. WinXP is $200 unfort GreatInca | 03/18/05

actually... doh123 | 03/18/05

This is NOT Windows XP vs. Linux doh123 | 03/18/05

Linux V.S. Microsoft ant it's alliance Altimit | 03/18/05

Brazilian Linux leslie7 | 03/18/05

Brazil's plan to kill Linux rwgreene | 03/18/05

Which will creat and increadible need for low cost Laff | 03/18/05

speak from experience wessonjoe | 03/18/05

Inappropriate condesencion IT_User | 03/18/05

re: Brazil's plan to kill Linux Iain_Peters | 03/18/05

Linux choosers are smarter than Windows loosers matrixdomain | 03/20/05

Obviously English Isn't Your 1st Language Da-Man | 03/21/05

Obviously your're not white matrixdomain | 03/22/05

Great weather, nice beaches, hot women Chad_z | 03/18/05

Tired of frango grelhado IT_User | 03/18/05

What do home users really want? Whizzicle | 03/18/05

Close but no cigar. The King's Servant | 03/18/05

Give up Stamp Collecting and take up a job in Mumbai fishgold08 | 03/19/05

Re: Give up Stamp Collecting and take up a job in Mumbai none none | 03/19/05

re: What do home users really want? Iain_Peters | 03/18/05

Have you ever taught a computer illerate person of age 90 fishgold08 | 03/19/05

rubbish hipparchus2000 | 03/19/05

It's unanimous!!!!! supoman | 03/18/05

The User - Usability fishgold08 | 03/19/05

You should update your knowledge about what is out there! B.O.F.H. | 03/19/05

Here is a Idea osreinstall | 03/19/05

Look out Bill Gates CkrisGo | 03/19/05

When you Microsoft realize that it is time to reduce its profits? birinha59 | 03/19/05

Like Lemmings To the Sea RimaDog@... | 03/27/05

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