Is Linux always so frustating^

[Andre Costa]

On Thu, 08 Apr 2004 14:47:21 -0600
Robin Laing <Robin.Laing at drdc-rddc.gc.ca> wrote:

> Andre Costa wrote:
> > 
> > 
> > Don't forget to pressure companies into providing better (decent)
> > support for Linux -- specially if the lack of such support led you
> > to drop their hardware for one that offers better compatibility,
> > this should hit them where it really hurts (their wallet).
> > 
> > Most of the times it doesn't yield results in the short term, but it
> > pays off in the long run. I do this everytime I can, eg. my internet
> > banking only worked with IE =/ I filed bug reports, called them,
> > told them I only use Linux and they were denying me access to my
> > account. It took some time, but now they have proper Linux support.
> > 
> > Just my $0.02 ;)
> > 
> > Best,
> > 
> > Andre
> > 
> 
> Especially if you can use their money to complain to them.  Toll free 
> lines and wait on hold until you get an answer is usually fun.  I like
> using other peoples money.  :)

_Exactly_, this does feel good =)

Best,

Andre

-- 
Andre Oliveira da Costa