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  1. Comment - OSDL Declines Linux vs. Windows Study

    (Sep 1, 2005 - 2:49 AM)

    Let us face it - if a study "jointly funded" by Microsoft and OSDL were to throw up startling facts that Linux is better than Microsoft, How would Redmond react? And this reaction - how would it be received in the Industry?

    If the study were to prove MS to be superior to Linux - how would that be received in the Industry? Is it going to stop people from adopting Linux??? Or it is going to stop people considering Linux seriously - a lot more companies are evaluating Linux based on the reports from the Industry, rather than just listening to Press releases from Microsoft.

    Frankly rather than just shy away - OSDL could have taken up the challenge. I mean, even if the study were to prove that MS offerings are superior to Linux (and in the Desktop - ardent Linux admirer though I am - I have to admit, the sheer ease of installing software, patches does put MS just a tad forward) - OSDL should have had confidence in the Open Source programmers who have brought the system upto the Industry Strength it is today.

    A well publicised list of the shortcomings versus Microsoft would have perhaps been a list of goals and objectives - even a forum for "wanna-be" Linux users to voice their wish-list.

    And it could have turned the tables on MS - by saying that it would work towards the implementation of the top 10-15 features requested for, or the 10-15 features that MS offers which is currently unavailable in Linux. It could have even set a time-table for complete implementation of the things in the study that are preventing the adoption of Linux.

    Stepping back was premature - MS has spent millions with it "Get the facts" campaign, while that might have slowed down the adoption, it has certainly not stopped the adoption of Linux. This was an opportunity missed by OSDL to further the cause of Linux.

  2. Comment - OSDL Declines Linux vs. Windows Study

    (Sep 1, 2005 - 2:47 AM)

    I think he answered the rhetorical question in the best possible way.

    Unless this guy is an Ostrich with his head in the sand, there is little chance that he is using a computer/internet and has not heard of Linux. So beating his head with the answer - probably was the best way to get through to him.

    If he was just implying how insignificant Linux was with his question - the answer, logical and calmly delivered has anyway shut his mouth! LOL