Re: Linux Myths (and Spear Myths)

From: Brian Carp (brian.carp@yale.edu)
Date: Thu Oct 07 1999 - 17:24:47 EDT


Very entertaining. This was my favorite part:

   Linux is a higher risk option than Windows NT. For example how many
   certified engineers are there for Linux? How easy is it to find
   skilled development and support people for Linux? Who performs
   end-to-end testing for Linux-based solutions? These factors and
   more need to be taken into account when choosing a platform for
   your business.

...As if there are certified engineers, skilled development and support
for NT. There is more support available for Linux than NT by a long shot.

On Thu, 7 Oct 1999, Bradley C. Kuszmaul wrote:

> Microsoft has an article arguing the "myths" of Linux -- arguing that
> it's not cheaper to own, not more stable, not faster, etc. They make
> some decent points, and some not so good.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/ntserver/nts/news/msnw/LinuxMyths.asp
>
> You can also find a parody from segfault.org: Stone Hunters,
> Inc. arguing why spears aren't the great new inventions everyone
> thinks they are.
>
> http://www.segfault.org/story.phtml?mode=2&id=37fae729-005d1560
>
> Some on segfault have found that the original article is funnier than
> the parody.
>
> -Bradley



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