Dvorak on Linux.
[1/2] from: tbrownell:shaw:ca at: 15-Mar-2002 11:34
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Minimizing the cult factor. I think the Linux community might keep Linux off the desktop-just
because of fanaticism. There's no bigger turnoff to most of humanity than to be associated
with a bunch of scary lunatics or creepy nutballs. This problem hurt Amiga the most,
and it continues to plague Apple. We're talking about computers, not lifestyles. These
are operating systems, not political parties. Most Linux users are pretty mellow, but
there are just enough of the angst-riddled and insecure Mac-type users among the community
to turn off the general public and eventually kill the platform for good. This is dangerous.
John C. Dvorak
Read the whole article here...
http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,s=1500&a=23172,00.asp
I like the "creepy nutballs" bit :)
TB
[2/2] from: athiele::abraxis::com at: 15-Mar-2002 16:32
I`m lost on the meaning here ?
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> Minimizing the cult factor. I think the Linux community might keep Linux
off the desktop-just because of fanaticism. There's no bigger turnoff to
most of humanity than to be associated with a bunch of scary lunatics or
creepy nutballs. This problem hurt Amiga the most, and it continues to
plague Apple. We're talking about computers, not lifestyles. These are
operating systems, not political parties. Most Linux users are pretty
mellow, but there are just enough of the angst-riddled and insecure Mac-type
users among the community to turn off the general public and eventually kill
the platform for good. This is dangerous.