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Re: GNU/Linux and Free Software coverage in print magazines

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____/ Marti van Lin on Tuesday 04 August 2009 10:30 : \____

> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>> ____/ Chris Ahlstrom on Monday 03 August 2009 23:57 : \____
>> 
>>> After takin' a swig o' grog, Homer belched out
>>>   this bit o' wisdom:
>> 
>>>> "There's nothing in Windows 7 that Linux can't do, and in most cases, do
>>>> it better. Our machines are quicker and more efficient. Our desktops are
>>>> more innovative and less static. Our apps are more powerful, cheaper and
>>>> less partisan, and Linux security has never been better. But best of all
>>>> we have complete control over the future of Linux."
>>>>
>>>> ~ Graham Morrison, Linux Format Magazine.
>>> I wouldn't be at all surprised if that were true.
>> 
>> Name one feature in Vista 7 that's a selling point. [no, running XP is not
>> a 'feature'].
>> 
> 
> Ehrm, the "retro" look and feel?
> 
> Or doesn't that count?
> 
> Have you ever seen that over sized butt ugly thing, they refer to as the
> "dock bar"? Looks very 2002 :-)
> 
> IIRC Homer recently wrote that Microsoft is selling the same old junk
> over and over again. And he is right. I have tested the RC1. And if you
> have only one computer and no additional Vista drivers, your screwed!
> 
> My conclusion: if you where planning to buy Vista 7, for crying out
> loud, spent the money on some nice flowers for one of your beloved ones
> or a dinner in a nice restaurant or something the like. Spending your
> money on Vista 7 is a waste, it should be prohibited!
> 
> What a piece of junk. Microsoft should really be ashamed of reselling
> this POS.

IIRC, Microsoft was sued by Holland-based agencies/authorities for Vista being
junk. Vista 7 could be the same, even though Vista 7 has a slightly different
logo.

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