Re: [aclug-L] Linux on store shelves

[Jonathan Hall <jonhall@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't feel that it's that important for Linux to go "mainstream".  I
would MUCH prefer a quality OS and quality applications than a mainstream
OS and applications.

If we can have both, great.  But making Linux "mainstream" is, IMHO, a
stupid goal.  The GOAL should be to make Linux better, not to make it
mainstream.  If it becomes mainstream in the process that's all fine and
wonderful, but that should not be the goal.


On Sat, 20 Mar 1999 Gpigman@xxxxxxx wrote:

> Excuse me if I'm wrong but after reading the Linux mag. the word " Free"
> pertains to the source code. What someone else does to the code to ease the
> installation and configuration is what you are paying for. If Linux is to go
> mainstream it will have to be easier to get running so the average Joe Blow
> can get it running with minimal trouble. I'm no flipping genius, but unless
> you really want to run Linux and read lots of HOW TO'S your not going to get
> it running right. The only way I see to get the masses, not just the Computer
> specialist or back room Hacker Mechanic (Which is what I consider myself) to
> use it, is to do just what our good buddy Mr. Bill has done. Someone has to
> stick it in a pretty box and sell it. It's all marketing. Nobody works for
> Free. The only way to market a product like Linux is to is to make it for
> everyone. 
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