Serious reservations about FC2 release on 5/18

David Holden dh at iucr.org
Tue May 18 17:30:16 UTC 2004


On Monday 17 May 2004 10:53, Sean Estabrooks wrote:
> On Mon, 17 May 2004 04:09:04 -0500
>
> James Jensen <cheeb2002 at comcast.net> wrote:
> > >Nobody seems to think it makes Windows XP look bad.  I'm sure they'll
> > >be just as understanding about FC2.
> >
> > If only that were true... the problem is that, sadly, it's still the
> > Linux distros that have to prove themselves, not Microsoft.  One major
> > flaw in an Free system's worth half a dozen in a proprietary system.
> >
> > -J. Jensen
>
> Hi James.
>
> This hardly counts as a major flaw and IMHO Linux distros don't have to
> prove themselves to anyone anyway.   If you don't want to use Linux --
> don't. Linux  provides enough value on it's own merit.   No need to
> convince anyone who  has the least bit of doubt.   Should be no skin off
> your back or mine if others choose to use some other operating system.  Let
> them use more expensive, restrictive software if they want.   This is
> especially true for a hobbyist/enthusiast distribution like Fedora.
>
> The main point is that there is no room for whining in Fedora.   Contribute
> what you can.   Understand that it's not a democracy.   Use your freedom
> to choose a different option if Fedora turns out to not be right for you.
>
> Cheers,
> Sean.


I have to say Sean that most of your post in this thread are a "whine" about 
people whining. 

   regards,

 dave.


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