On Apr 9, 2005 1:52 PM, James Knott
Kevanf1 wrote:
Sorry guys but this whole thread rather amuses me. I don't mean that in a nasty way though :-) It's just that I have moved over to Linux (80% that is, I have to use M$ for athe odd thing unfortunately) to get away from the constant upgrading cycle that M$ tries its hardest to lock PC users into.
I don't get the impression SuSE or other Linux distros are trying to lock you in. They're just updating their product. There's nothing to stop you from using older versions and updating them on your own.
Also, compare the cost. With Linux, you can get the software without charge, if you so desire and use it on as many systems as you like. Sir Billy gets a bit annoyed, if you do that with Windows.
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Oh don't get me wrong, James I know that there is no lock in like with Window$. It's just the upgrade path thing. Honestly it does smack of M$ practise. But what the heck, I'd actually prefer a lock in to a Linux OS anyday :-) -- Take care. Kevan Farmer 34 Hill Street Cheslyn Hay Staffordshire WS6 7HR