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If it was not obvious, I was being somewhat extreme. I realize Linux can do
a lot and run both red Hat and Mandrake.
By the way, Photoshop is NOT Windows only. The Mac crowd will go nuts
Tom
"Robert G. Ragosta" <RGRagosta@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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> Tom Scales so eloquently wrote:
> ><snip>
> > Downgraded. <big grin>
> >
> > Hmm. Let me sit down at my laptop and get some of my work done today.
> >
>
> Well, saw your post a few days ago and thought I'd let a few days pass
(and
> let calmer thoughts prevail) regarding the rather misleading and
inaccurate
> "observations" you so blithely represented...
>
> To start- both WinXP and Linux will allow someone (even you!) "..(to)..get
> some of my work done today".
>
> > First I'll fire up Powerpoint to work ...oh, wait. No Powerpoint.
> > "compatibles" that aren't quite.
>
> As you and I both know- there is no 'native' MS Powerpoint for non-Windows
> environments. However, OpenOffice offers:
>
> - Multiple platform capability (MS Powerpoint does not)
> - provides presentation/slide services
> - adheres to open and standard formats (MS Powerpoint does not)
> - provides implicit upgrade and format compatibility (MS Powerpoint
> did/does have issues here..)
>
> Don't fully understand what your: intent, accuracy, and meaning of:
> "compatibles that aren't quite..". Would appreciate some clarification of
> this "assertion"..
>
> > That's OK. I'll fire up Photoshop CS to work on my.....oh, wait, no
> > Photoshop. "competitors", but not the industry standard.
> >
>
> Again, Photoshop is not multi-playform (Windows only). However, a few
notes:
>
> - there are functional equivalents (GIMP, etc.), which are
multi-platform
> - as for "industry standard", accepted that Photoshop is a service
> reference point
> - usage of Photoshop can be readily achieved in Linux via 'Win4Lin' (and
> others..), which will preserve capability/investment (if so desired)
>
> > That's OK. I'll fire up my PVR software and setup a show ... oh, wait,
no
> > Linux version.
>
> Not familiar with PVR- but if this references TV viewing, encoding,
storage
> and replay- then there ARE Linux alternatives (MythTV, et. al.)
> Stating that an exact "Product" does not support Linux (at this time!), is
> really:
>
> 1) NOT a deficiency of the capabilities of the base OS. Rather a Vendor
> position, which is rapidly changing throughout the industry
> 2) to be balanced and accurate- there are "functional" products which DO
> exist in Linux, which provide these services
>
> >
> > Well, guess I'll work on my home automation ... no, that's not Linux
> > compatible.
> >
>
> Not an area I've utilized/investigated in-depth. However, after a brief
> review of Linux alternatives- again, there does exist alternatives. A few
> notes-
>
> 1) NOT a deficiency of the capabilities of the base OS. Rather a Vendor
> position, which is rapidly changing throughout the industry
> 2) Admitted that existing Windows-based products may be more "robust" (at
> this time..), but alternatives are rapidly evolving
>
> > Linux is fine, for what it does, and for many people it does a lot. For
> > me, and many millions of people, it doesn't have what I need.
> >
>
> Well, from just a brief review it appears that your comments are somewhat
> balanced. However, a few notes:
>
> - your comment for "Linux..for what it does" is ambiguous.
Moreover,
> Linux/WinXP do what any full-fledged, mainstream OS does- provide a
> foundation for a diversity of services/functons. Care to clarify..?
> - Both Linux and WinXP support and provide services to millions of
people
> (many vs. millions)
>
> As for not providing "..what you need"- your prerogative, choice, and
> assessment. However, from your examples presented above- appears that such
> choice and assessment is based upon less than: balanced, informed, or
> accurate information.
>
> > XP is pretty darn solid.
>
> That aspect of "solid" is open to interpretation. If referencing
capability
> to provide a spectrum of services/functions- then both Linux and WinXP can
> do so.
>
> >
> > Tom
>
> Regards,
> Robert G. Ragosta
> --
> Linux User #273716 / Linux Machine #227435
> KNode 0.7.2 / Mdk 9.2.1 / XFce 4.05 / KDE 3.1.4
> "Which is better- Artificial intelligence or REAL stupidity...?"
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