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Story: The problems with open source

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One of the biggest problems for Open Source and Linux in particular is the concerted campaign by Microsoft and it's fawning minions to keep people from trying the only viable challenge to the Windows hegemony.

The first fact is if Open Source and Linux were really that challenging and ineffective people like Robert Bogue wouldn't have to try and scare people away even trying Linux.

The second fact is that most switch adopters of Linux in server room have stayed and expanded it's use much to the detriment of Microsoft's singular quest to dominate. Microsoft fears a repeat on the desktop and is pulling out all it's PR guns to staunch the flow to Open Source.

The third fact is Linux is a superior technology to Microsoft despite all the hand waving and wing flapping by the likes of Bogue. Lower cost, lower maintenance, longer uptimes, superior security, widespread home grown support and a rapidly growing network of commercial supporters/sponsors (IBM, HP, etc.)

Poke Robert Bogue in the eye and just try Linux on the desktop - there are numerous live Linux CDs that will allow a free trial without even having to install it on your HD.

Keep in mind that Microsoft is a convicted predatory monopoly so always consider that fact when one of it's hundreds of minions speaks out to spread FUD about Linux. Microsoft fears free market competition - just check out their published conviction records.

Bar
Vancouver, Canada

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