Subj : Re: Old computer
To   : Spectre
From : boraxman
Date : Tue Jun 28 2022 23:25:24

 Sp>  bo> Well, that is kind of my point.  People who are used to Windows will 
 Sp>  bo> an alternative as "deficient", wheras people used to Linux will find
 Sp>  bo> Windows deficient.  This shows that much of the "deficiencies" that a
 Sp>  bo> claimed are really a matter of the alternative not matching their hab
 Sp> 
 Sp> I think one of its limiting factors, is there is no compelling reason to
 Sp> use a linux desktop.  If some large proportion of business uses
 Sp> something then it is generally going to be easier to stick with that as 
 Sp> a "standard".
 Sp> 
 Sp> For my money both a deficient... but also good enough for what they have
 Sp> to do.
 Sp> 
 Sp> Spec

People don't see the compelling reason, which is software freedom and moving to a different model of software creation, distribution and ownership.  People tend to compare objects from what is printed on the box, and mis the meta-analysis, the relationship between you and the software, and the implications of making this or that choice.

If you view things from a purely technical point of view, in terms of software only, then yes, there is no compelling reason.  But when you expand your view, take into account other considerations, other factors come into view which were previously in the periphery.

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