Mark Knecht wrote: >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 > > > NO woories Mate! :) I was tired and prolly misinterpreted your tone. But there IS this safeguard....I have an opinion on EVERYTHING~ lol. And sadly, I am NOT shy in sharing it. But this forum is healthy for me; I respect evryone here so much with regard to the audio contributions, that I do tend to watch my "p's n q's" so as not to come of like more of an a$$hole than I already am! :) Cheers & have a good day. P.S. Will be in Santa Clara tommorrow afternoon! Satrbux is on me if your around! :) R~
