<<Your point is true and good, the power of perception. But perception is ultimately a result of the underlying
reality.>>
Yes and no. The history of products is filled with stories of how less good products have won out over products that are generally considered better products because of monopoly power, smarts/stupids, timing, alliances, tricks, packaging, marketing, ignorant consumers, what have ya. It happens all the time. And this will continue.
My point is that a small section of technlogy people like Tom want what he wants in terms of his preferred linux version and what have ya. But for the average consumer, they won't care, therefore he may critise Corel for using the Dabian version but in my eyes it's irrelevant because the larger mass of consumers do not care. Those who do care, which is in my estimation a small portion, will go and ftp their hearts out. And because of the news today Corel will make it even more attractive for the avereage consumer to want to buy a Corel linux package then yesterday. Olga |
