[Linux4christians] Misconceptions and Stereotypes WAS notes from the front 2

[JT Moree]

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Greg Martin wrote:
> My "they" reference is to those who join the continuing chorus of "hate
> MS/love Linux/everyone should switch".  For the average PC user, there
> is nothing to switch to.  IMO, Linux still requires too high a skill
> level for entry.

You are stereotyping 'the Linux/OSS community' by using THEY to refer to
all of US then defining us this way.  I am offended by said stereotype
as part of said community.  This whole thread is me trying to point out
that many people have BIG MISCONCEPTIONS about Linux and OSS.

I have been a new user to DOS, Windows and Linux and learning can be
very frustrating.  But you can stereotype anyone to make a point and it
becomes tempting to do so when frustrated.  HOw about this:

* My "they" reference is to those who join the continuing chorus of
"hate MS/love APPLE/everyone should switch".  For the average PC user,
there is nothing to switch to.  IMO, APPLE still requires too high a
PRICE for entry.

* My "they" reference is to those who join the continuing chorus of
"hate UNIX/love MICROSOFT/everyone should switch".  For the average
MAINFRAME user, there is nothing to switch to.  IMO, MICROSOFT still
requires too high a MAINTENANCE COST for entry.

* My "they" reference is to those who join the continuing chorus of
"hate LINUX/love BSD/everyone should switch".  For the average SYSADMIN,
there is nothing to switch to.  IMO, LINUX still requires too MANY ADDED
TWEAKS AFTER INSTALL for entry.


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JT Morée
PC Xperience, Inc.
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