[Leaplist] More Anti-Linux Propaganda from MicroSuck and Worst Buy

[Hank Lambert]

Hmmm, a very interesting article. A few thoughts:

1) Camera, iPod, and MP3 compatibility - Linux Mint mounts them all
without the need for external buggy drivers.
2) Printers and scanner compatibility - My HP 932C installed under cups
without the need for 500 MB HP drivers loaded with unwanted software and
services.
3) Software Compatibility - Wow, what a shock; Windows software is more
compatible on Windows computers. But then again...Wine?
4) Windows Live Essentials, Messenger, Mail, Photo Gallery - Who cares,
who cares, Thunderbird, Google Picassa.
5) Games your customers want - OK, 1 out of 7, Linux is a little weak on
Games, but are hardcore gamers really going to BB? Haven't seen too many
hardcore systems.
6) Authorized Support - So what, most of the time Microsoft support
sucks, and you normally have to pay for it. I get better support from
the Leaplist and linuxquestions.org.
7) Video chat on all major IM networks - Again, my camera works without
special drivers, and I have used most major IM networks and some
proprietary ones on Linux.

Like Bryan, I use BB if they will save me money. Last weekend I bought
an over-the-counter microwave and saved $80.00 over the same model
anywhere else locally, including HHGregg. I also bought my Gateway
laptop there about 5 years ago, and saved quite a bit of money compared
to other places I looked. It came with the Microsoft CD's which were
used once to put XP back on it to send it in for repair. The second time
I left Linux on it, and they had no problem with it. Most places
wouldn't take the computer for repair if you have replaced windows with
Linux.

But unlike Bryan, I enjoy getting into "discussions" with the geek squad
regarding Linux. Their ego swells instantly, but I haven't lost a debate
yet. As soon as you start hitting them with fact, they usually end the
debate. I know...I know, cheap entertainment.


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Hank Lambert, KB4MTO
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Jesse Rhoads wrote:
> Good morning folks... take your blood pressure medications and get a
> load of this one:
>
> http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/08/microsofts-training-materials-teach-best-buy-employees-how-to-t/
>
>
> The comments are great.
>
> Enjoy!
> -Jesse
>
>



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