__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Wednesday 13 June 2007 17:18 \__
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> __/ [ Mark Kent ] on Wednesday 13 June 2007 13:04 \__
>>
>>> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>>>> The Problem of Staying Updated
>>>>
>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>| Specifically, he mentions how wonderful it is to be able to use a
>>>>| fully integrated package management system. He says:
>>>>|
>>>>| On the contrary, working on a Linux system has made the weaknesses
>>>>| of other operating systems more painful to deal with.
>>>>|
>>>>| [...]
>>>>|
>>>>| In the end, however, I think these problems can be overcome without
>>>>| too much difficulty. I think package management is a great way to
>>>>| keep your system up to date and I would be very excited if Apple
>>>>| decided to implement it. Till then, there is always Version Tracker.
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://www.applematters.com/index.php/section/comments/1987/
>>>>
>>>> Ubuntu and the Unions
>>>>
>>>> ,----[ Quote ]
>>>>| Over the course of the last few weeks, I've installed a new operating
>>>>| system on my computer. I no longer use Microsoft Windows XP and
>>>>| instead now use Ubuntu Linux.
>>>>|
>>>>| [...]
>>>>|
>>>>| In Linux, there are no viruses and in most cases (such as in Ubuntu
>>>>| Linux) there's no need for a firewall either. Your computers are
>>>>| completely secure, and you've saved your union $70.
>>>>|
>>>>| [...]
>>>>|
>>>>| It's time for unions to save their members' money, to make their
>>>>| offices more efficient and secure, and to support the free and
>>>>| open source software movement. It's time for unions to switch over
>>>>| to Ubuntu Linux.
>>>> `----
>>>>
>>>> http://www.ericlee.info/2007/06/ubuntu_and_the_unions.html
>>>
>>> Long ago, I was making postings indicating the the government and
>>> not-for-profit sectors should be first[1] in adopting open-source. There
>>> is no excuse for spending tax revenue or donation money on licences when
>>> they are simply not required.
>>>
>>> Note1: that was first /after/ the technical/home user and
>>> computing/scientific academic adopters, of course!
>>
>> The Navy's CIO has rewritten the policy to make it a *requirement* to
>> evaluate Open Source solutions. It is a good start. It also extends to the
>> Marines, IIUC.
>>
>
> That'd be the US Navy, rather than the Royal Navy and Royal Marines, afaik?
Yes. Even the American military considers that so-called "commie code". They
rely on Red Hat quite a lot. It speaks volumes.
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