[NTLUG:Discuss] What makes Linux great?

[Alfred Dayton]

HERE, HERE, extremely well said Neil.

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From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org]On Behalf
Of Neil Aggarwal
Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 4:03 PM
To: 'NTLUG Discussion List'
Subject: RE: [NTLUG:Discuss] What makes Linux great?

Michael:

Here is a quick list of why I use Linux for servers:
1. Stability (System crashes are rare)
2. Consistency of performance
3. Isolation of programs from each other (A crashed program
        does not take down the OS, no stupid registry problems
        with one program trashing another's data, etc.)
4. Access control - Programs do not have access to the entire
        machine, only to those areas granted to them.
5. True multi-user capabilities.
6. Full suite of network programs bundled with the OS (ssh clients
        and servers, FTP clients and servers, DHCP, DNS, etc.)
7. No stupid licensing hassles.
8. Strong user support thru mailing lists and user groups.

I don't use Linux because it is free.  I use it because I cannot
buy a better product for my needs.  The fact that it is free
is a bonus.

Thanks,
        Neil

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: discuss-bounces at ntlug.org
> [mailto:discuss-bounces at ntlug.org] On Behalf Of Michael Surkan
> Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2003 2:01 PM
> To: discuss at ntlug.org
> Subject: [NTLUG:Discuss] What makes Linux great?
>
>
> I am a program manager at Microsoft doing some research around how we
> can improve our operating systems. My goal is to help us identify
> capabilities, improvements, and features that Microsoft should be
> focusing on to help our customers over the next 5 years or so.
>
> I am particularly interested in hearing from Linux users, and
> get their
> input about what they feel should be the priorities. In particular, I
> would like to better understand what it is that makes Linux and Open
> Source solutions so useful for you.
>
> If you would be willing to take a survey I have put together, please
> write me at lnq at microsoft.com.
>
> Thanks,
> Michael Surkan
>
> P.S. I did confirm with the "Mad Hatter" that it was ok to post this
> note. :)
>
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