Linked by Thom "Slakje" Holwerda on Sun 27th Jul 2003 19:04 UTC
Misinterpreted. I think that is about the best word around to describe the reactions to my previous article. Whether it has been misinterpreted due to people only reading what they want to read, due to an unclear choice of words on my behalf, or other factors, I am going to try it again. I will try to explain my position, again. Now, more stable, the code has been rewritten from scratch!
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"we are seeing why Linux advocates will play very little part in the success of Linux on the desktop"
True. Linux will rise due to corporate use, then the workers will want to have it at home.
"Thankfully, the OSS coders working on the kernel and the mountain of apps available for Linux don't have the time to screech every time someone dares make a positive statement about Windows"
A positive statement about Windows !=FUD about Linux, which is what we are combatting here.
"and this guy shouldn't have felt it necessary to write a follow-up addressing the egos rumpled by the first one. "
Trolls always generate heavy responses.
"For Linux to have mass market success, it will have to be usable by these people."
I see, Linux is not yet usable by these people. Better tell that to Burlington since they have it on the desktop now, and lo and behold! It is already usable!
"In short, I think Linux advocates have far too much time on their hands. Time that could better be spent coding and improving Linux."
And the Windows trolls couldn't possibly have too much time on their hands, could they? And could their time be better spent plugging/finding security holes in Windows?
Say, are you related to the author of this article?