[oclug] Good Point

[Trevor Curtis]

> When you choose Linux over Windows, you have to give up some apps.
> However, the same thing happens when you choose Windows over Linux.
> Frankly, given the lack (until recently) of meaningful corporate
> support for Linux, I'm quite gratified by the wealth of applications
> which are available.  And I'm willing to trade away the ability to
> listen to .ASF files or watch DVD movies in return for gaining
> freedom.

I agree whole heartedly! When I made the *total* switch over, I
noticed that I didn't really miss many of the M$ exclusive apps. In
fact, the odd time that I have to quickly use a windows machine, I
find it a difficult switch.  Things that I take for granted in *nix
like pasting (highlight -> middle button) aren't there in
windows. There are many others that I can't think of though. In fact,
I have chosen to not even use non-Free software on linux (ie
Realplayer) and find that I don't miss it. (I don't mean to include
that to sound preachy, just trying to make a point).

BTW, instant messaging is well supported in Linux. My sister has
started using Linux and wanted to talk to her MSN buddies. Everybuddy,
among many others, worked just fine for this.

I think that there may be alot of apps available, it just may take time
to find them.

my 2 cents,
-- 
Trevor Curtis
http://members.home.net/jbrabazon
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"The only people who have anything to fear from free software,
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