Re: Talk to your frTalk your friend into switching to Linux(Re:)

[Josh.McKee@cbns.com (Joshua T. McKee)]

In article <6ka6pi$pe8@news.service.uci.edu>, ehood@geneva.acs.uci.edu
(Earl Hood) wrote:

> In article <Josh.McKee-2405981314070001@pm3a6.rmac.net>,
> Joshua T. McKee <Josh.McKee@cbns.com> wrote:
> 
> >Also, like it or not, if Linux is to compete with Windows/Mac, it has to
> >get these types of programs.  Like it or not, Word, Excel, etc al. are
> >important programs to have for a lot of users.  You may not agree with
> >this, and if so, then you and others that hold this mentality are the
> >biggest reason why Linux isn't a competitor to Windows.  I'm no Windows
> >fan, but I can see why Bill Gates focuses on features of
> >function...because features are what is selling Windows...it certainly
> >isn't quality.
> 
> Have you looked at
> <URL:http://www.redhat.com/redhat/softdir/index.phtml>


Yes, and it does little to change my point.  Don't take it out on me, I'm
just the messenger.  If Linux wants to compete with Windows it's going to
need more than what has been provided to me so far (the only big name on
your list was Wordperfect).

Josh