Re: [tlug] linux@example.com How many widely can we do that?

[Curt Sampson <cjs@example.com>]

On 2009-10-26 12:12 +0900 (Mon), andrew holway wrote:

> > Your argument that one has a better chance to solve any given
> > problem on a OSS system is void for 99% of the world population.
> 
> By looking at code! ha! 99.99999999% more like. I mean seriously. trying to
> decode other peoples mess so I can get my email/spreadsheet/intergalactic
> warship working? I don't think so.

Right, if you interpret this as "solving the problem yourself without
help from others." On the other hand, that number is even higher for
Windows, since far fewer people have source to their Windows software,
and even fewer than that the means to build it.

If you interpret the statement as, "you have many more options for
getting help for open source software," that's true. If Windows breaks,
and MS doesn't want to help you, you're screwed. If Red Hat doesn't want
to help you, there are lots of other companies and consultants out there
who may be willing to take your money.

cjs
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