[NTLUG:Discuss] Anti-linux bias in the media

[Stuart Johnston]

Lance Simmons wrote:
> Today's Star-Telegram carried the following column by "Dr. Emilio
> Bombay":
> 
> 	You can't run -- or hide -- from computer viruses
> 	http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/living/7936159.htm
> 
> "Dr. Bombay" makes several ill-informed statements about GNU/Linux.  I
> sent a note to him, but my tone was probably too sharp.  Perhaps some of
> you who are better at being diplomatic can give him a clue.

Considering who it was coming from, I really didn't think his statements 
were all that bad.  Dr. Bombay is not known for being well-reasoned or 
insightful and is negative about pretty much everything.  See his answer 
to the other question in the same article, for example.

Plus, I have to agree with him about the IBM Linux commercials.  I think 
it is great that IBM is trying to push Linux into the mainstream 
consiousness with a positive message but that kid is pretty creepy!  The 
'Peace, Love, and Linux campaing was way better.


Stuart Johnston