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The Linux desktop is already here

A

Alias

Flightless Bird
LD55ZRA wrote:
> Alias wrote:
>
>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>
>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>
> Ah have you seen this yet?
>
> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>
> Download from here:
>
> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>
> hth
>

The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP, much
less in Chinese.

--
Alias
 
M

milt

Flightless Bird
On 3/15/2010 7:50 PM, John wrote:

> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>
> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>
> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>
> John B.

Also, doesn't matter what you sell a machine installed with, that can
always be changed (and usually is!)
 
J

John

Flightless Bird
On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 08:02:34 -0500, milt
<theatre_nospam_guy@miltsweb.com> wrote:

>On 3/15/2010 7:50 PM, John wrote:
>
>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>
>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>
>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>
>> John B.
>
>Also, doesn't matter what you sell a machine installed with, that can
>always be changed (and usually is!)


I would beg to differ. I believe it is quite the opposite. A local
bank is updating there computers here. they have 1,000+ terminals (all
running windows).

I know, I know, they bought the terminals without operating systems
:) But the point is very valid. the vast majority of computers are
sold to people who just use them.

John B.
 
F

Frank

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 5:53 AM, Alias wrote:
> KissThis wrote:
>> On 3/15/2010 9:37 AM, Alias wrote:
>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>
>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>> Talk about delusional. Yes the writer and Aliass
>>
>> Linsux is not here, never has been and never will be.
>
> My, the little boy can make up insulting words for those things that
> scare him.
>
Why are you even here..."little boy"?
 
F

Frank

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 5:55 AM, Alias wrote:
> LD55ZRA wrote:
>> Alias wrote:
>>
>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>
>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>
>> Ah have you seen this yet?
>>
>> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>>
>> Download from here:
>>
>> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>>
>> hth
>>
>
> The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP, much
> less in Chinese.

"The *last* think"...WTF does that mean? You're stoned again right?
 
D

Dave

Flightless Bird
"LSMFT" <boleyn7@aol.com> wrote in message
news:JBrnn.59060$jt1.26066@newsfe01.iad...
snip
> People who don't know enough to shut the switch off when their gas pedal
> sticks probably couldn't run Linux.
>
>
> --
> LSFT

Or how to stay on topic in a forum. Can't think fast enough to get it right
can you, er, I mean they.
Dave
 
S

Spanky de Monkey, ESQ

Flightless Bird
"John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>
>>John wrote:
>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>
>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>
>>>
>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all main
>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>
>>> John B.
>>
>>Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux installed. On
>>net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks anymore.
>
> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>
> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>
> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>
> John B.

What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco. If most
of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly don't know what
they are doing.

Better seek out a shop with professionals.

Get Windows 7
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>
>
> "John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
> news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>
>>> John wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>
>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all main
>>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>>
>>>> John B.
>>>
>>> Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>> computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux installed. On
>>> net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks
>>> anymore.
>>
>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>
>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>
>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>
>> John B.
>
> What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco. If
> most of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly don't
> know what they are doing.
>
> Better seek out a shop with professionals.
>
> Get Windows 7
>
>

When you have your own successful store, you can criticize what others
stores do. Your problem is that all you have are lies and lies do not a
store make nor do they make you credible in any way whatsoever. ALL the
computer chains in Spain are offering desktops with Ubuntu as well as
Net books.

--
Alias
 
F

Frank

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 11:35 AM, Alias wrote:
> Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>>
>>
>> "John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
>> news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>
>>>> John wrote:
>>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all main
>>>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>>>
>>>>> John B.
>>>>
>>>> Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>>> computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux installed. On
>>>> net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks
>>>> anymore.
>>>
>>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>>
>>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>>
>>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>>
>>> John B.
>>
>> What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco. If
>> most of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly don't
>> know what they are doing.
>>
>> Better seek out a shop with professionals.
>>
>> Get Windows 7
>>
>>
>
> When you have your own successful store, you can criticize what others
> stores do.

You mean like you do?
Oops...you don't have a store do you.

Your problem is that all you have are lies and lies do not a
> store make nor do they make you credible in any way whatsoever.

Now you're projecting again right? You're a excellent "projector", and
you have a lot of practice cause you do it all the time in here.

ALL the
> computer chains in Spain are offering desktops with Ubuntu as well as
> Net books.

You've been in all of them?
Oops!...LOL!
FUCKING LIAR!
 
J

JEDIDIAH

Flightless Bird
On 2010-03-16, milt <theatre_nospam_guy@miltsweb.com> wrote:
>
>
> On 3/15/2010 7:50 PM, John wrote:
>
>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>
>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>
>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>
>> John B.
>
> Also, doesn't matter what you sell a machine installed with, that can
> always be changed (and usually is!)

Nonsense. Most people would have a panic attack if you told them to
re-install their OS. First they would sh*t a brick and then they would
call their local geek to come help bail them out.

People that can install their own OS probably have no interest in
cheap crappy Tesco and Walmart boxes simply because they are familiar
with the components.

--
Sophocles wants his cut. |||
/ | \
 
J

JEDIDIAH

Flightless Bird
On 2010-03-16, Frank <fb@amk.cmo> wrote:
>
>
> On 3/16/2010 5:55 AM, Alias wrote:
>> LD55ZRA wrote:
>>> Alias wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>
>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>
>>> Ah have you seen this yet?
>>>
>>> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>>>
>>> Download from here:
>>>
>>> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>>>
>>> hth
>>>
>>
>> The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP, much
>> less in Chinese.
>
> "The *last* think"...WTF does that mean? You're stoned again right?

Nice way to fail the Turing test there.
 
F

Frank

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 12:23 PM, JEDIDIAH wrote:
> On 2010-03-16, Frank<fb@amk.cmo> wrote:
>>
>>
>> On 3/16/2010 5:55 AM, Alias wrote:
>>> LD55ZRA wrote:
>>>> Alias wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>
>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>
>>>> Ah have you seen this yet?
>>>>
>>>> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>>>>
>>>> Download from here:
>>>>
>>>> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>>>>
>>>> hth
>>>>
>>>
>>> The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP, much
>>> less in Chinese.
>>
>> "The *last* think"...WTF does that mean? You're stoned again right?
>
> Nice way to fail the Turing test there.
>
Gamecu malakus.
 
S

Spanky de Monkey, ESQ

Flightless Bird
"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
news:hnoj22$lnl$1@news.eternal-september.org...
> Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>>
>>
>> "John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
>> news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>
>>>> John wrote:
>>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all main
>>>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>>>
>>>>> John B.
>>>>
>>>> Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>>> computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux installed. On
>>>> net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks
>>>> anymore.
>>>
>>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>>
>>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>>
>>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>>
>>> John B.
>>
>> What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco. If
>> most of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly don't
>> know what they are doing.
>>
>> Better seek out a shop with professionals.
>>
>> Get Windows 7
>>
>>
>
> When you have your own successful store, you can criticize what others
> stores do. Your problem is that all you have are lies and lies do not a
> store make nor do they make you credible in any way whatsoever. ALL the
> computer chains in Spain are offering desktops with Ubuntu as well as Net
> books.
>
> --
> Alias

Spain isn't tops in the technology department. I am not surprised. Maybe
in 5 years, they will get around to installing Windows 98! LOL!
 
S

Spanky de Monkey, ESQ

Flightless Bird
"Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
news:hnnv47$79p$3@news.eternal-september.org...
> LD55ZRA wrote:
>> Alias wrote:
>>
>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>
>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>
>> Ah have you seen this yet?
>>
>> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>>
>> Download from here:
>>
>> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>>
>> hth
>>
>
> The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP, much
> less in Chinese.
>
> --
> Alias

The last "think" that anyone would want on their desktop is that SHITTY
INFERIOR Ubuntu piece of crap that was written by geeks for geeks who can't
get laid.

Better hurry, I hear all the grocery stores in Spain are now carrying Ubuntu
Light. Less calories, less filling.
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
> news:hnoj22$lnl$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>> Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>> "John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
>>> news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> John wrote:
>>>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all
>>>>>> main
>>>>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>>>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> John B.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>>>> computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux
>>>>> installed. On
>>>>> net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks
>>>>> anymore.
>>>>
>>>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>>>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>>>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>>>
>>>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>>>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>>>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>>>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>>>
>>>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>>>
>>>> John B.
>>>
>>> What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco.
>>> If most of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly
>>> don't know what they are doing.
>>>
>>> Better seek out a shop with professionals.
>>>
>>> Get Windows 7
>>>
>>>
>>
>> When you have your own successful store, you can criticize what others
>> stores do. Your problem is that all you have are lies and lies do not
>> a store make nor do they make you credible in any way whatsoever. ALL
>> the computer chains in Spain are offering desktops with Ubuntu as well
>> as Net books.
>>
>> --
>> Alias
>
> Spain isn't tops in the technology department.

Your ignorance is showing again.

> I am not surprised.
> Maybe in 5 years, they will get around to installing Windows 98! LOL!

Your stupidity is showing again.

--
Alias
 
A

Alias

Flightless Bird
Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>
>
> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
> news:hnnv47$79p$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>> LD55ZRA wrote:
>>> Alias wrote:
>>>
>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>
>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>
>>> Ah have you seen this yet?
>>>
>>> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>>>
>>> Download from here:
>>>
>>> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>>>
>>> hth
>>>
>>
>> The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP,
>> much less in Chinese.
>>
>> --
>> Alias
>
> The last "think" that anyone would want on their desktop is that SHITTY
> INFERIOR Ubuntu piece of crap that was written by geeks for geeks who
> can't get laid.
>
> Better hurry, I hear all the grocery stores in Spain are now carrying
> Ubuntu Light. Less calories, less filling.
>
>
>

Was that supposed to be funny?

--
Alias
 
F

Frank

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 5:11 PM, Alias wrote:
> Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>> news:hnoj22$lnl$1@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
>>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
>>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> John wrote:
>>>>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>>>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all
>>>>>>> main
>>>>>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>>>>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> John B.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>>>>> computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux
>>>>>> installed. On
>>>>>> net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks
>>>>>> anymore.
>>>>>
>>>>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>>>>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>>>>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>>>>
>>>>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>>>>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>>>>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>>>>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>>>>
>>>>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>>>>
>>>>> John B.
>>>>
>>>> What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco.
>>>> If most of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly
>>>> don't know what they are doing.
>>>>
>>>> Better seek out a shop with professionals.
>>>>
>>>> Get Windows 7
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> When you have your own successful store, you can criticize what
>>> others stores do. Your problem is that all you have are lies and lies
>>> do not a store make nor do they make you credible in any way
>>> whatsoever. ALL the computer chains in Spain are offering desktops
>>> with Ubuntu as well as Net books.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Alias
>>
>> Spain isn't tops in the technology department.
>
> Your ignorance is showing again.

No, that ignorant, arrogant, lying bastard would be you, the fool.
>
>> I am not surprised. Maybe in 5 years, they will get around to
>> installing Windows 98! LOL!
>
> Your stupidity is showing again.
>
Oh the irony of that statement.
Oops!...LOL!
 
F

Frank

Flightless Bird
On 3/16/2010 5:11 PM, Alias wrote:
> Spanky de Monkey, ESQ wrote:
>>
>>
>> "Alias" <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote in message
>> news:hnnv47$79p$3@news.eternal-september.org...
>>> LD55ZRA wrote:
>>>> Alias wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>
>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>
>>>> Ah have you seen this yet?
>>>>
>>>> <http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/68990.html>
>>>>
>>>> Download from here:
>>>>
>>>> <http://www.ylmf.org/en/index.html>
>>>>
>>>> hth
>>>>
>>>
>>> The *last* think I would want my Ubuntu install to look like is XP,
>>> much less in Chinese.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Alias
>>
>> The last "think" that anyone would want on their desktop is that
>> SHITTY INFERIOR Ubuntu piece of crap that was written by geeks for
>> geeks who can't get laid.
>>
>> Better hurry, I hear all the grocery stores in Spain are now carrying
>> Ubuntu Light. Less calories, less filling.
>>
>>
>>
>
> Was that supposed to be funny?
>
It was funny but in order to have a sense of humor, one needs to have a
certain level of intelligence.
That leaves you far out of the picture.
Oops!
 
J

John

Flightless Bird
On Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:32:07 -0700, "Spanky de Monkey, ESQ"
<spanky@deMonkey.gov> wrote:

>
>
>"John" <johnbslocomb@invalid.com> wrote in message
>news:e3ltp5p4c65oo4pleupttp1js6nacrortm@4ax.com...
>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:02:13 +0100, Alias
>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>
>>>John wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:37:57 +0100, Alias
>>>> <aka@masked&anonymous.com.invalido> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> http://blogs.computerworld.com/15719/the_linux_desktop_is_already_here
>>>>>
>>>>> Note: *everyone* that reads this news group uses Linux, even Frank.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Rather contrived I thought. You might as well say that we are all main
>>>> frame users because we get money from an ATM and the bank's central
>>>> computer may well be running some archaic IBM operating system :)
>>>>
>>>> John B.
>>>
>>>Also true. The uncontrived part is that major OEMs like Dell and
>>>computer chains in Europe are selling desktops with Linux installed. On
>>>net books, it holds 32% of the market. Linux isn't just for geeks anymore.
>>
>> However the fact that OEM's sell a specific operating system is simply
>> a matter of sales strategy. Sell Windows Boxes for $XX and Linux Boxes
>> for a couple of hundred less. Cover all bases.
>>
>> I was in Tesco the other day and almost all of the computers they had
>> on sale were Liinux machines. Why? Because they are the best box you
>> can buy? Because Tesco somehow has a relationship with Linus? Or
>> simply because Tesco sells cheap and Linux is cheaper.
>>
>> For those who care: All the machines were equipped with Ubuntu.
>>
>> John B.
>
>What that should tell you is not to purchase computers from Tesco. If most
>of the computers they carry are Linux based, they certainly don't know what
>they are doing.
>
>Better seek out a shop with professionals.
>
>Get Windows 7
>

You obviously missed the point. Tesco's business is based on selling
cheap stuff. Computers with free operating systems sell for less money
the computers.

As far as "professionals" goes one, Tesco is one of the most
successful retail businesses around. Obviously they are professional
in what they are doing.

This is hardly a unique phenomena, Acer sells aspire netbooks with
Windows for about $100 more money then aspire's with Linux.

John B.
 
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