Linked by Xeta Prime on Thu 29th Jan 2004 07:13 UTC
Before I add 'my' two cents worth upon the current heap of Xandros reviews, let me introduce myself... rather my Linux self. I am a noobie. Perhaps not such a newbie as a newbie could be since I have been playing with and learning Linux since 'Corel Linux' (1999-2000?). Before Corel I'd purchased a copy of a 1998 Turbo Linux in a discount store and was beyond elated to find something to mess with.
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I actually found the "review" rather enjoyable reading. For those of us not married to our computers, such an article has relevance. That's not to degrade those of you who prefer to spend countless hours tweaking, twiddling, and searching for solutions to every problem that arises. Everybody needs a hobby and to those of you whose hobby it is to spend time doing so, GREAT!
I too have spent many frustrating hours attempting install after install with countless distributions of what was heralded as the next, greatest, Linux release. And much like Xeta, I learned from each experience. Although I'm unsure of Xeta's other computer experience, I have over 25 years experience in the computer industry ranging from IBM 360/30s running COBOL and FORTRAN to the current crop of multi GHz PCs with the latest Microsoft has to offer. That doesn't make me a Linux PRO.
It also doesn't mean I prefer to read what can prove to be boring, mundane, technical reports on a subject that really doesn't interest me. I scroll carefully down the list of articles and reviews and select those I believe to be of interest to me. It's much the same as being able to change the television channel or turning it off.
OK, my point. If you didn't find the "review", or "article", or whatever you prefer to call it, interesting, why go to the trouble of reading it all, then attempting to ridicule the author? Strange behavior at best, I'd say.
One final note. I did find it amusing that some of you offering your opinion of what a terrible writer he is, seem to have difficulty with grammar, punctuation, and correct sentence structure. Those who live in glass houses,,,,,,