I read this comment on a blog posting titled "So why don't I run Linux?"
I have to agree, its a very good point. Sure the world use's Windows, but the term "Linux is not ready." is very misleading and shall I say, an out right lie!
I would like to know what others thinks of this, if there's is anyone apart from myself ready this blog :)
"I've read a lot of people's opinions on why Linux "isn't ready" over the years, and this one isn't much different. I understand Leo's concerns about interoperability, and I can certainly understand why that would make it hard to switch. But there's a subtle double-standard when you say Linux "isn't ready" because it doesn't interoperate with Windows seamlessly. Is Windows "not ready" because it doesn't interop with Linux? I can think of several of my favorite Linux apps that don't run on Windows. Is Windows "not ready?" OpenOffice doesn't flawlessly render .doc files -- how does MS office do on ODF files? Oh, doesn't even open them... hmmmm. Office must not be ready...
"The truth is, it takes two to tango. If you're waiting for Linux to interop with Windows flawlessly before you give it a shot, keep waiting. Microsoft, despite their recent attempt to be seen as "open-source friendly", will never let that happen. But if you're in a position to cut loose of Microsoft and try something different, Linux will make you happy I'm sure. If you're not ready to write a "Dear Bill" letter, then probably you can't switch. Sorry. But please don't perpetuate the myth that Linux "isn't ready" because Microsoft doesn't want to dance."
Posted by: Alan at April 1, 2008 02:53 PM
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