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To: nommedeguerre who wrote (18782)	4/28/1998 5:11:00 AM
From: damniseedemons	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 24154

>>>No some buy them just for games which run on non-Windows OS's. Norm, only a relative handful of computer games run on non-Windows OS's. Quake is but one of thousands and thousands of games on the market. If someone buys a Linux machine and intends to play a lot of games on it, he's gonna be feeling stupid. >>>Sorry, but most first-time buyers I talk to are buying one so they can get on the Internet. Sure, that's a major reason. But word processing is also up there. Games are also a big factor. Anyway, I'll throw it out again: If people only intend to use the internet, why aren't cheapo internet appliance devices selling in more volume? Better to pay a bit more and get full functionality--or at least the ability to expand beyond on the internet, if need be. Anyway, why bother dealing with Linux and a new paradigm? It's just plain easier and safer to go with a regular Windows PC. This is very powerful and you're ignoring it. Consumers are not willing to sacrifice compatibility, familiarity, ease of use, etc., etc., etc., just for the sake of helping the ABM coalition. Consumers are not interested in fighting your holy wars. >>>Linux has a business model that can wait 3-5 years Since you're talking about a Java-ized world to promote Linux use, waiting is what this Linux strategy thing will be doing. >>>Strange how things can move more quickly than anticipated. And some, more slowly. (ie., Has a single JavaStation been sold yet? Where is JavaOffice? JavaGator?)