[wellylug] Re: [wlug_org] Another Flyer

[Jethro Carr]

On Fri, 2005-09-09 at 18:01 -0700, Brent Wood wrote:
> > I think it has a lot of useful content, explaining in simple 'layman's'
> > terms, what open source software is.
> 
> Why thank you for those kind words :-)

trust me, there's a catch somewhere - my invoice is in the mail. :-)


> > I would also add how open source is often more reliable and stable than
> > proprietary software though...
> > 
> 
> Hmm.. I can show you OS software which is flaky to the point of useless, and
> commercial software solutions that will run reliably for years. 
> 
> And vice versa :-)
> 
> Both are viable alternatives if you choose wisely. Both can be a pain if you
> don't. The key word here is wisely.
> 
> I don't want to use a "mine is better" or holier than thou approach, simply
> present OpenSource as an option, which you are free to use. Or not. 
> 
> Software freedom, as in speech, is about freedom of choice.

good point - sadly there are some badly written open source applications
around. :-(

How about the good ol' "Linux is better than Windows"? ;-)

*please ignore bait*




anyway, it sounds like it was a good day - big thanks to Brent, Joel,
and all the others involved.


-- 
Jethro Carr <jethro.carr at jedolinux.com>

www.jethrocarr.jedolinux.com

www.jethrocarr.jedolinux.com/index.php?page=cv/cv.php
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