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In comp.os.linux.misc Robi Karp <robi@fluffyspider.com.au.delete.this.to.email.me> wrote:

> Let's say, hypothetically, someone had an opportunity to write an
> article that was pro Linux in a reputable personal computer magazine.
> This magazine, as are most personal computer magazines, is mainly
> geared to the Windows '95 user.  The purpose of the article would, in
> the most part, be to introduce Linux to the '95 / Mac / OS/2 users
> that read the magazine.

> - What features of Linux would you consider highlighting?

1) stability.  no need for frequent reboots.  hardly ever crashes.
   unfortunately, there are many programs which are less than bug free
   and the rapid software development (while mostly a great boon) can
   make for problems, e.g.,    having the right libc for your
   software.
2) fast free upgrades.  you find a bug and it is usually fixed by
   someone extremely quickly.
2) real multitasking and multiuser.  many people can share one
   machine, each with their own custom setup and need not fear others
   messing things up for them.  remote users are just as good as
   local ones.
3) some modicum of security.  you need to be root to really mess
   things up.

> - How would you go about showing the public, that doesn't know about
>   Linux at all, that it is a great operating system and can cater for
>   many needs?

show it to your friends/coworkers/boss.

> - Does Linux run the sort of hardware and software that everyone wants
>   to use?

somewhat.

> - We know that Linux is turning into the ISP's workhorse, but who else
>   uses Linux and for purposes?

i do engineering reports and memos in TeX.
i run long C simulations.

> - Robi

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> Robi Karp                              Fluffy Spider Technologies
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