[NTLUG:Discuss] Something to ponder (bad Linux enterprise experience article)

[Thomas Cameron]

On Wed, 2003-08-13 at 18:00, Chris Cox wrote:
> Most of the problems raised have some validity... our attitudes
> need adjusting... I see it even on the NTLUG list from time
> to time.  Patience and understanding are key.
> 
> There are definitely Linux success stories that go contrary
> to this article and there are some things stated that are
> certainly incorrect... but I think there are things we
> can take to heart in the article as well.
> 
> Let me know what you think:
> 
> http://www.internetwk.com/breakingNews/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=13000597&pgno=1

I read both this article and the one which preceded it.  His main
arguments seem to be that the vocal obnoxious minority of Linux users
are rude and use foul language, and that the SCO lawsuit makes it iffy
to use Linux.  He also gives the impression that anything anyone wants
to do in Linux will have to be custom written, which is simply not true.

I am afraid this is an uninformed user making assumptions and passing
them off as fact.

Thomas