On Fri, 13 Oct 2006 03:35:35 -0700, cc wrote:
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> Kier wrote:
>> On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:27:49 -0700, cc wrote:
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>> >
>> > peter.traphagen@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
>> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >> + +
>> >> + C.O.L.A. Newcomer FAQ and Primer +
>> >> + Edition: 21 - 9/24/06 +
>> >> + Group: comp.os.linux.advocacy +
>> >> + +
>> >> + Copyright (c) 2002-2006 Linux Reality Team +
>> >> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> > I think these questions needs to be added to the FAQ.
>> >
>> > Why when I search for information on linux on google, and get directed
>> > to the advocacy group, there are thousands of useless posts by some
>> > idiot named Roy and no information on any linux distros?
>>
>> Why should anyone be directed to COLA? This is an advocacy group. It's not
>> for information, it's for discussion of the merits of Linux.
>>
>> >
>> > Why do people insist on saying Windows supports hardware better than
>> > Linux, when no hardware is supported on Windows without a
>> > manufacturer's disc?
>>
>> Search me. They must be ill-informed.
>>
>> >
>> > Why do advocates of Windows bash Linux users using the same
>> > techniques(me too posts, outright lies, etc.) that they deride Linux
>> > users for using?
>>
>> Because they're hypocrites and liars.
>>
>> >
>> > Why don't Linux users acknowledge that their OS isn't perfect?
>>
>> Uh? Of course they do. Nothing is perfect. It's just better than Windows.
>>
>
> Then why when an obvious flaw is pointed out, you and your ilk are
> quick to dismiss it? You say "of course it isn't perfect" now, but
> you'll never acknowledge how it isn't perfect.
Wrong, boyo. I have said that Linux has its flaws, but that mostly they
aren't show-stoppers. *Nothing* is perfect. The difference between Windows
flawas and Linux ones is that Linux gives you much greater flexibility to
get those flaws fixed, or to work around them.
Most of its drawbacks are down to a shortage of drivers and the
difficulties (more legal that technical) in getting stuff like certain
media formats and proprietary plugins working, things like that.
>
>> >
>> > Why should I even read this newsgroup when most posts are by
>> > close-minded retards who either hate Linux, or love it?
>>
>> Any number of reasons.
>>
>
> Such as? If I'm looking for information on distros it's either a bunch
> of Roy News, or arguments between DFS, flatfish, etc. and roy, rex,
> you, etc. which show the retardation of both sides. Do you all live in
> the same place and drink the same mercury? At least fecalphiliac
> Scooter hasn't posted in a while.
It's an advocacy group, such things tend to happen. As for DFS, flatfish,
etc, they're idiots. Why assume they are to be taken seriously? Post some
advocacy yourself, or ask reasonable questions aboput why Linux is deemed
to be better than rival OSen. I've been known to do it myself, usually on
a Sunday afternoon when I'm feeling relaxed and mellow after a bottle of
wine.
The group is what people make it. But if you're seeking information, go
elsewhere, that's not the purpose of COLA.
--
Kier
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