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Defiant · 07-04-2004, 20:36

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Originally Posted by downquark1

Yes welcome back defiant

What did Jerrek do against the rules?

Yep its been along time

Nothing agains't the rules but I dont agree with this,

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oh look Defiant rejoins the forum and a thread turns into a warzone

people are allowed there own view's

philip.j.fry · 07-04-2004, 20:39

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Originally Posted by Jerrek

Linux is free....

Have a look at the Free Software Foundation and see what is meant by free, the licence it (i.e the Kernel) is distributed under does not preclude charging for it, so people may make money off of it.

I think your analysis of what would happen if MS were to pull out of Europe isn't particularly likely. The more probable situation would be that there would be a time of readjustment, which would be a huge desruption, while all existing MS products are replaced with alternatives. Because of the vacumn created, a hell of a lot more research would be done, improving them for use in everyday life. I.e, Linux on the desktop would be sped up a lot.

Arguing that, I can see that it is bad to have a homogeous environment where one product dominates because of the dangers if that product dissapears/develops a major fault. It is exactly those resons why I think that a controlled market is better than free trade. From my perspective I believe that free trade only serves in the long run to stifle cooperation and creativity and reduces consumer choice.

Defiant · 07-04-2004, 20:44

Or companie's and home user's would buy Windows directly from the state's over the net/ads

Stuart · 07-04-2004, 20:46

Welcome back Defiant..

philip.j.fry · 07-04-2004, 20:47

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Originally Posted by Defiant

Or companie's and home user's would buy Windows directly from the state's over the net/ads

Then they'd get import duty slapped on the top, the products seized if they don't declare them. No legal recourse if the software causes damage. No technical support etc

Defiant · 07-04-2004, 20:53

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Originally Posted by philip.j.fry

Then they'd get import duty slapped on the top, the products seized if they don't declare them. No legal recourse if the software causes damage. No technical support etc

In all honesty do you really think people would worry about that though. I wouldn't. I'd have Windows over Binux anyday

**Damien** · 07-04-2004, 20:57

Hello, Lets keep it nice now children

Anyway its only realplayer it is really sad if you people argue over something like that then DUDES!

Defiant · 07-04-2004, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Damien

Hello, Lets keep it nice now children

Anyway its only realplayer it is really sad if you people argue over something like that then DUDES!

Yep agreed its all down to freedom of choice

philip.j.fry · 07-04-2004, 21:45

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Originally Posted by Defiant

In all honesty do you really think people would worry about that though. I wouldn't. I'd have Windows over Binux anyday

I think most companies would worry about it. As for individuals, a major reason why Windows is the prevalent OS for home use, is quite simply the fact that it comes pre-installed on most pcs. If another OS were to be installed in it's place, I doubt many people would think of changing it and any replacement OS would most likely be mostly indistinguishable to the average end user. It would be a change about as significant from an older version of windows to the latest version, people adapt and get used to it.

Ramrod · 07-04-2004, 21:54

I have created a monster....

philip.j.fry · 07-04-2004, 21:59

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I have created a monster....

Aww sorry, we've hijacked your thread

I'll start another one entitled 'I prefer my OS because...' later, just as soon as my mouse batteries have recharged and the cursor doesn't keep jumping over the screen

ic14 · 07-04-2004, 22:16

Thanks for the red rep jerk (jerrek)
Really nice

And defient, surprised you came back. BTW its linux, not binux.

Defiant · 07-04-2004, 22:20

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Originally Posted by ic14

And defient, surprised you came back. BTW its linux, not binux.

I was asked to come back. I thought about it and decided yea why not.

Ps I only called it binux because after I tried it I binned it

But everyone is entitled to there own opinions aren't they

**Damien** · 07-04-2004, 22:25

CHILL OUT PEOPLE!

First of all welcome back defiant, secound of all i have used linux and dont like it at all. MAC OSX for me

Secound of all lets keep chilled out theres no reason for anger to start up here. Everyone has there opinions so ic shoould respect yours and you should respect the fact that he hates you. No need to bad rep him for that

Seriously though lets keep carm

Defiant · 07-04-2004, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Damien

CHILL OUT PEOPLE!

First of all welcome back defiant, secound of all i have used linux and dont like it at all. MAC OSX for me

Secound of all lets keep chilled out theres no reason for anger to start up here. Everyone has there opinions so ic shoould respect yours and you should respect the fact that he hates you.

A yes to both and a big yes the the second one