RE: Fundamental issues with open source software

Página superior
Adjuntos:
Obtener este mensaje como un correo
+ (text/plain)
Eliminar este mensaje
Responder a este mensaje
Autor: Earl, Alex C
Fecha:  
A: plug-discuss
Asunto: RE: Fundamental issues with open source software
> On Apr 15, 2004, at 8:28 AM, Earl, Alex C wrote:
>
> > One of the issues I see with Linux desktop as it is now, is that it
> > seems to be a reactive thing. When a new feature in Windows comes

out,
> > a
> > new feature is added to the various desktops available for Linux.

Until
> > the Linux desktop can start pushing MS into adding certain features,

I
> > don't think it will gain the market share it needs to compete.
>
> I used to think exactly the same way but then I noticed that MS has
> never been to proud to 'embrace and extend'. Linux beats Windows on
> price, security, accessibility and available of developer tools. If it
> simply matches windows on features, that's good enough.
>


That's a very good point. I wanted this sort of feedback so I could form
a better opinion on the matter. Thanks!

Alex

---------------------------------------------------
PLUG-discuss mailing list -
To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change you mail settings:
http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss