OT - Linux
Alexander Toresson wrote:
>
> EU Coder wrote:
> > Microsoft main goal is to integrate your A/V=
> > entertainment system, computer, and cell phone all into one seamless
> > network. Unfortunately Linux will not be able to compete with that.
> >
>
> Linux, or rather all linux distros (linux is just the kernel) can already do
> that.
> The main problem is, and has always been, drivers and that there's not that
> many programs
> written for linux. Most are written for windows. Many hardware manufacturers
> do not
> release (working) linux drivers or provied technical info on how the device
> works.
> In that case, the task of coding a driver for linux means reverse-engineering
> the hardware
> interface of the hardware. And that is quite some work, so if there's not many
> that
> use that specific product, a driver will probably not see the light of day.
>
> Regards, Alexander Toresson
>
The dirth of Linux drivers has been a thorn in my side for years - yet I am
encouraged by the trend toward more economical broadband access and more
economical laser printers - both well supported by Linux.
Last night I set up SuSE 9.3 on a friends system. He has a small organic
farming business. Now he has access to an incredible amount of software that he
can use to support his business - desktop publishing, web page development,
spreadsheet, etc - software that would probably cost him at least $1000 - $2000
in the MS world.
Lets hope that SCO loses its suit against IBM.
Ken Rhodes
100% MicroSoft Free
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