On Mon, 03 Jan 2005 23:56:32 -0800, Russell Hanaghan <hanaghan@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > As I responded to Mark's statement, the adjusted wording and sentiment > is this; do as you will with what you will. I aint no ones daddy when > it comes to Linux, windows or otherwise. :) > > It is the choice of the individual and I forbid myself to make grandiose > statements in the future because God forbid I should impose an opinion > on someone else. :) Nahh..make those statements. Nothing you said bothered me in the least and the freedom to make those statements is another part of what makes this environ just a bit more cool than some others. >From my point of view I completely separate, 100%, operating systems from applications. However I know others do not, and that's their right. For me operating systems are platforms that handle hardware and give my apps a places to live and breath. Apps are my tools, and for my work I want to best tools I can find. I know enough about you to know you're much the same. POV: I don't much care for Windows but I truly like M$ Office. I don't much care for Windows but I truly like Pro Tools. I like Linux a lot but there aren't *any* apps which, IMO, measure up to Office and Pro Tools in terms of my ability to be productive, so in my case I use Office and Pro Tools. Office runs fine on my favorite platform, while Pro Tools doesn't, so I use both platforms. I have no issues with that. I know others don't view it this way at all. There are many (well, I don't know that for a fact) people that seem to want to make their platform and application choices from a political position. The old Soviet Union and Microsoft are 'Evil Empires'. I support their right to have that opinion and make whatever choice suits them. I plan on joining them in Linux-only/Open-Source-only land when the tools make me more productive. Until then I'll use what I can and help test new OS apps that I think might make a difference in my productivity and the productivity of others. I will also honestly evangelize for Linux and Linux apps when and where I can. (Key word - honestly) In the meantime, PLEASE keep making those statements. They are needed and I, for one, greatly appreciate them. With best regards, Mark
