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

[David Brown]

I don't see whats so wrong with what he said.  Maybe his description 
leaves a bit to be desired, but he isn't wrong.  Linux has virus' too.  
The desktop doesn't feel as polished as WindowsXP.  While you can tell 
he isn't pro *nix, he didn't say they outright suck either.

For the most part it's all correct.  Virus on Linux *will* become more 
prevalent as Linux grows on the desktop and more non-geek users begin to 
migrate.  He did give *nix some credit with the following statement.  
Quote: "Operating systems like Unix and Linux (kind of like Unix, but 
free) are harder to infect, but it's not impossible." 

I think he was being as fair as he could considering he is showing that 
he *has* tried Linux, but obviously doesn't use it.

Anyway, thats my 2 cents,
Dave

> 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.
>>