Yanking the Window Shade | Linux Today

Yanking the Window Shade

Written By
KS
Ken Starks
Jan 23, 2008

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“I walked into a Best Buy the other day. We are seeking some
price discounts on thumb drives… our K4K kids will need them soon
and we need to purchase them in bulk. Just price shopping, but as
always, my Linux Hat is on and I usually do not pass an opportunity
to spread the word. Even to folks who have obviously heard of Linux
or maybe have even tried it on occasion.

“Like a member of the Geek Squad (obligatory *tm inserted to
please our attorney.)

“It did not raise a flicker within the eye of awareness. Not a
word I said.

“This ‘Computer professional’… this
‘Knower-Of-All-Things-Computer.’

“He did not have a clue. Not a clue…”


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KS

Ken Starks

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