__/ [ Linonut ] on Monday 30 April 2007 02:50 \__
> After takin' a swig o' grog, thad01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx belched out
> this bit o' wisdom:
>
>> And let me finish with this thought: I did not evangelize Linux
>> to my sisters. They came to me asking questions about it after
>> having numerous problems with Windows such as major malware
>> infections. They've been hearing the Linux buzz, know that I work
>> with it, and are really interested in trying it out for themselves.
>
> Finally, a Linux post! No stupid long thread with Tim or Hadron goading
> posters into insulting them, and vice versa.
>
> Anyway, as you hint here, a word to the wise is sufficient.
Next thing you know, Thad's sisters will be installing Linux for their
friends to use. The 'network effect'... just look at the Ubuntu Forums.
Sometimes the best advocacy is just /using/ the software, showing it is a
preferable alternative (or "equivalent" at the least).
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