Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2003 11:01:40 -0600 From: "jshowatt" <jshowatt@attbi.com> To: "Scott Emerson Longley" <emerson@WPI.EDU> Cc: <freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.org> Subject: Re: Making the all-important switch Message-ID: <014f01c2c493$6ea52af0$a5a62942@DDB8QJ11> References: <Pine.OSF.4.44.0301251049280.26050-100000@emdall.WPI.EDU>
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This is my first ever post to a FBSD mailing list so can someone explain what "top posting" is and why it's not well received? What other formatting/etiquette rules should I keep in mind? > > > > I'm about ready to ditch Windoze for good and I'm spending what little > > > > free time I can find to prepare by researching FreeBSD. Currently, I run > Choosing the right OS for a computer with a specific use is like choosing > the right tool for the job; it's essential. So why the derogatory 'Windoze' rather than simply 'Windows'? I would argue that Windows is the 'right OS' for many uses. Try running AutoCAD on any other operating system. Remove Windows from the desktops of every architecture firm in the US and you would cripple the industry. Windows is, in short, essential in this context. I've been following -questions for awhile and read a very well reasoned and succinct argument against using such negative terms to describe other platforms. I've chosen to adopt this view myself. Don't get me wrong, I'm actually envious of your ability and openness to trying different OSes. Just putting in my two cents. Good luck with FreeBSD and keep -newbies posted of your progress. I for one would be interested in knowing what differences (or lack thereof) you discover. Steve To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-newbies" in the body of the message
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