Interesting, and rather detailed, article about some real-world reasons why not just people, but more organizations should look closely at switching to Linux. They even have a succint summation of Ballmer himself, including the fact that his pressure to remain with the 'doze OS was one of the reasons they decided to switch.
Also includes link to free PDF explaining the hows and whys of the switch, just in case you would like to send it to any agencies that might benefit from it.
1 posted on
05/09/2014 9:47:55 AM PDT by
Utilizer
To: Utilizer
Great article! I loved how Ballmer was challenged by the “negotiating strategy” the Mayor used. This article should be required reading for anyone who lives in fear of the M$ hegemony (and all Apple nuts too, just because).
2 posted on
05/09/2014 9:56:11 AM PDT by
bigbob
(The best way to get a bad law repealed is to enforce it strictly. Abraham Lincoln)
To: Utilizer
Oracle's Open Office suite is a fairly respectable word processing and spreadsheet (among other things) which doesn't require a license fee. They may be a little more clunky to work with than the Word and Excel equivalents, but that is mainly a matter of getting used to them.
It is refreshing to use something where money isn't being skimmed to go toward Bill Gates' lefty causes.
3 posted on
05/09/2014 9:56:34 AM PDT by
Vigilanteman
(Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
To: Utilizer
I am in the process of switching from Windows XP to Linux. I installed in the first of 3 computers yesterday.
4 posted on
05/09/2014 9:56:46 AM PDT by
c-b 1
(Reporting from behind enemy lines, in occupied AZTLAN.)
To: Utilizer
They're missing part of that Micro$oft experience by doing this, though. Fortunately I can supply it myself. Put $100 per machine into an envelope and send it to me for not a damn thing at all.
You'll feel better. Really.
To: Utilizer
All police stations in France are switching too
7 posted on
05/09/2014 9:59:26 AM PDT by
GeronL
(Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
To: Utilizer
Why did it took so long ? Fear ?
Loathing ?
9 posted on
05/09/2014 10:11:43 AM PDT by
Uri’el-2012
(Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your teaching is my delight.)
To: Utilizer
Dad finally got tired of Windows issues about a year ago and had me set his laptop up to dual boot Windows and Linux.
He never uses the Windows side any more. And he never calls me with problems.
Mom still does. She’s still using Windows.
17 posted on
05/09/2014 10:33:57 AM PDT by
FLAMING DEATH
(I'm not racist - I hate Biden too!)
To: Utilizer
I’ve been using Linux distros for several years now and very pleased with them. I like the LTS versions (long term support) because you’ll get updates for the 5 year period they run. I also dual boot a few with XP or Windows 7 but rarely have to go back for anything in those.
CGato
To: Utilizer
Looks like Mr. Gates won’t be the first trillionaire after all.
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