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To: cfimx who wrote (62750)	2/16/2005 2:28:16 AM
From: QwikSand	Read Replies (2) of 64865

is there any linux out there that just works without having to learn a lot of commands? I mean simple. Yes, absolutely. It's called MacOS X, based on an open-source Unix-like kernel every bit as good as Linux. The Linux hackers write software mainly for themselves; then they flatter themselves as benefactors of mankind if their work is usable by determined people who can't read code. It has been said that Linux is put together by "white males with a superiority complex". That about sums it up. The Apple hackers write software for you. They make it easy and fun to use. Everything just works. You don't have to learn how to install kernel modules or learn what /etc/rc.d is or use two-letter Unix commands--but you can if you want. And about 90% of their GUI stuff is better-designed and more fun to use than the best of Linux and MSFT put together. The only Microsoft thing you need is Office for Mac OS X, probably the best piece of software Microsoft has ever produced. You can't beat Mac OS. Why try? What's the problem? My gut tells me you can probably afford the few extra bucks. Linux is for geeks and servers, and will remain so for quite a while no matter what anybody says. Just forget it. --QS

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