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<H4>By James T. Dennis,
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<p><strong>From Nilda on Wed, 10 Mar 1999
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<li>What are the differences between Linux and Windows in terms how they
work?
<li>What types of products are currently available to use with Linux
vs.Windows?
<li>Who is currently using Linux?
<li>Form a conclusion as to whether Microsoft has reason to worry about
Linux taking over as the main operating system.
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Nilda,
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Thanks for the refreshing essay assignment, but I have work
to do. I don't remember signing up for a class in
comparative OS religions and I don't have the time for this
sort of childish prattle.
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If you are really interested in answers to these questions
please feel free to search through some web sites ---
particularly through the archives of the main "Linux
media watchers" web sites:
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<BLOCKQUOTE><dl><dt>Linux Weekly News
<dd><A HREF="http://www.lwn.net"
>http://www.lwn.net</A>
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<BLOCKQUOTE><dl><dt>Linux Today
<dd><A HREF="http://www.linuxtoday.com"
>http://www.linuxtoday.com</A>
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<BLOCKQUOTE><DL><DT>LinuxWorld
<DD><A HREF="http://www.linuxworld.com"
>http://www.linuxworld.com</A>
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... these have links to hundreds of recent press clippings
from sources as diverse as small local newspapers and
magazines like Scientific American. Those are a more
suitable source of this sort of information.
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When corresponding with people in the Linux community
it's unwise to "come off with a 'tude" --- like doling
out an writing assignment or as though we "owe you"
something. Most of us are volunteers. Those who
ask me for free support at least owe me some courtesy
--- and doing some preliminary research and/or explaining
your <EM>specific</EM> needs and background is the least of that.
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Your questions are very broad --- there are rows of books
devoted to the workings of Linux, and several ("Unix for
the MS-DOS User" et al) that specifically compare Unix (and
therefore Linux) to other operating systems. As for the
marketing hype and drivel that you seem to be inviting ---
the web sites I've listed above should provide links to
plenty of that.
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I hope those help answer your questions. Please also feel
free to read a few back issues of my column to get an
idea of its true purpose.
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