[CentOS] CentOS for non-tech user

Max Hetrick maxhetrick at verizon.net
Tue Sep 29 17:46:32 UTC 2009


Florin Andrei wrote:

> Well, it's the group bias.
> 
> I keep an eye on a Kawasaki forum, and they have a knack for doing a lot 
> of Suzuki bashing. I'm, like, "WTF, they're all awesome sportbikes!" :-)
> 
> Same here. In the end, Linux is the same, just different flavors for 
> different tastes.
> 

Agreed. Unfortunately, open source communities never seem to think that 
way. The point being, open source/Linux serves to all get to the same 
goal, but unfortunately, projects get a bad name for bashing other 
projects. The vi vs. emacs, Gnome vs. KDE, etc. rants.

I was at Ohio Linux Fest this past weekend where Shawn Powers, a Linux 
Journal editor, opened with a keynote speech. Basically, his speech hit 
on that topic somewhat.

I understand and appreciate passion, but I think it gets in the way 
sometimes when you start bashing other open source projects that are 
trying to reach the same goal. The point of Linux and open source is 
choice, and I truly don't respect the zealots that do a lot of bashing. 
I think it's counter-productive and exactly why Linux communities get a 
bad name sometimes.

I understand lists are specific, but questions like this should be about 
what people have had good and bad experiences with things. CentOS works 
good here for one persons needs, but may not fit another.

Regards,
Max



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