[NTLUG:Discuss] Mac v. Linux

[Kevin Hulse]

Quoting Burton Strauss <Burton_Strauss at comcast.net>:

> At the very least it will be an interesting coming out party for Open
> Source...
>
> Think about it -
>
> You can buy your own tools and lumber etc. and build your own house.
>
> Or you can pay somebody to build one for you.
>
> Alternative #1 gives you exactly what you want, Alternative #2 is very
> attractive because there's somebody paid to make sure it's done right and
> the rough edges are sanded smooth, etc.

    Actually, most builders (even the "good" ones) will botch things badly
if you leave them on their own without any supervision. It is far more
accurate to compare option #2 to giving a used car salesman your power of
attorney.

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