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From: jim stephens <jwstephens_2000_at_yahoo.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 3:12 AM
Subject: Re: Article Reference: Linux -- The New CP/M
> Microsoft wins because of the thing he mentioned about
> development support. They support developers.
>
> Developers love Linux and support it, but it is a pain
> to develop for Linux compared to microsoft.
Sorry but I have to disagree with this statement.
It is a pain to develop when one doesn't have enough
experience and have to study a lot of new things
which usually seem strange. But once you gain
the knowledge, things get easier.
And if something goes wrong on Linux you can always
take a look at the source code (Poorly documented
device driver? Look at ioctl() calls in its source...)
Try that with WinXYZ.
Michal Vanka
http://www.vanka.net
Received on Wed Aug 20 2003 - 14:21:01 BST