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WinInfo: Of Linux advocacy in the real world

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Apr 18, 1999

Thanks to Hie Joen for
this link.

“Linux has now progressed/regressed to the point where a member
of the media will get attacked–and this is guaranteed–any time
they publish an article that is critical of Linux. Even one that is
deserved.”

Paul Thurrott looks at the response the Linux community gave
after the Mindcraft analysis.

“As for the whole Linux vs. NT thing, I’d also mention that it’s
possible to create charts and graphs that show anything you’d like.
Previous tests, like this one, should fall under the same scrutiny.
No one seemed surprised when Linux beat NT earlier, but why? Isn’t
that a little surprising? I think it is.”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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