"There is a lot of confusing information about the GNU/Linux operating system, open source and free software, and related issues in the press today. Many of these technologies and concepts are difficult to understand because they deviate from the standard historical traditions of the software industry. There are also a number of sponsored reports and other corporate propaganda published around the Web that smear the image of Linux and free software. In the interest of making a few basic concepts clear, this article will bring light to the darkness perpetuated by uninformed journalists, campaigning CEOs, and misleading advertisements."
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Member since:2005-07-08
Member since:2005-07-08
Since his article title is " Debunking common GNU/Linux myths", shouldn't there be some facts in the article to "debunk the myths"? What difference does it make that is is listed as a commentary, if Jem is going to comment on "a number of sponsored reports and other corporate propaganda published around the Web that smear the image of Linux and free software" he should be backing up his assertions with some facts (at least I would).
Member since:2005-07-08
Since his article title is " Debunking common GNU/Linux myths", shouldn't there be some facts in the article to "debunk the myths"? What difference does it make that is is listed as a commentary, if Jem is going to comment on "a number of sponsored reports and other corporate propaganda published around the Web that smear the image of Linux and free software" he should be backing up his assertions with some facts (at least I would).
What -- more reports that skew more facts? More studies that people will just say are biased anyway? What are the facts exactly? Determining TCO is like asking someone how much an automobile costs -- you don't know until you know the specifics. And the article says that. Twice.
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2005-07-08
And just where exactly are the "facts" in this article? At best I see Jem's piece as opinion and conjecture, not fact. He quotes a lot of figures such as "In most cases GNU/Linux will be substantially cheaper than Windows, especially in the long run (due to Microsoft's licensing policies)." And this is based on what study conducted by what research organization?
The article is not presented as fact. The listed category is, according to the Web site, a commentary piece:
http://www.thejemreport.com/mambo/content/view/203/2/