[mdlug] A big opportunity for Linux?

[Aaron Kulkis]

Garry Stahl wrote:
> Michael Rudas wrote:
>> Here's a headline for you:
>>
>> "90% of IT Professionals Don't Want Vista"
>> <http://www.computerworlduk.com/management/infrastructure/applications/news/index.cfm?newsid=6258>
>>
>> Even if this is off by a substantial amount, at the very least this is
>> REALLY embarrassing to MS.  The number of IT pros willing to look at
>> alternatives (including Linux) is heartening.
>>
>> It certainly puts the lie to the MS trolls that seem to pop up in
>> every thread discussing WinVista to say, "It's the greatest thing
>> since sliced bread!!!"  
> 
> Obviously sliced bread isn't that good if that is indeed the case.
> 
> 
> 
>> Maybe John Dvorak (usually the ultimate
>> troll-columnist) is onto something when he talks about "The Vista
>> Death Watch"
>> <http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2704,2209837,00.asp>
>>   
> 
> I simply seriously object to having something I do not want shoved down
> my throat.  I can't buy a new laptop for example without paying the
> Vista Tax.  I want a new laptop and really need one.  But there is that
> Vista tax and it really sticks in my craw.

http://www.google.com/linux  and search for laptop