Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 00:27:58 -0500 (EST) From: Scott Emerson Longley <emerson@WPI.EDU> To: jshowatt <jshowatt@attbi.com> Cc: freebsd-newbies@FreeBSD.org Subject: Re: Making the all-important switch Message-ID: <Pine.OSF.4.44.0301260015410.31278-100000@emdall.WPI.EDU> In-Reply-To: <014f01c2c493$6ea52af0$a5a62942@DDB8QJ11>
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On Sat, 25 Jan 2003, jshowatt wrote:
> 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.
You're absolutely right there. Windows is the right tool for many jobs.
However, I'm disgusted with two things specifically:
1.) The closed source development model puts quality control out of my
control and makes concientious consumerism difficult, if not
impossible.
2.) The moral bankruptcy of Microsoft. Every time I read something about
Microsoft, whether it's support of "trusted" computing, tyrannical
anti-piracy measures, monopolistic control of the market, or NSA
backdoors built into their OS, I get more disgusted.
To be perfectly correct, I should not turn the word "Windows" into a
derogatory word, because it does have many good qualities and useful
applications. However, I should probably call it Microf*** Windows, given
what I feel to be well founded animosity to this corporation gone amok.
> 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
Thanks for the input and good wishes. I will certainly keep you posted
about my progress with FreeBSD (when I find time to install it between
school and band practices).
-Scott
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