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Bryan Lunduke at Network World calls out what other mainstream media have been too timid, or bought out, to call out. He starts by pointing out that choosing Microsoft Windows for your organization should get you fired and that if you haven't already replaced Windows, across the board, you absolutely stink at your job.
There. Finally the topic is broached in mainstream media and a proper discussion can now start among decision makers who can arrange complete migrations to GNU/Linux, Chrome/Linux, one of the BSDs, or a combination of them.
As Microsoft security problems continue to escalate since even the pre-networked, MS-DOS days, managers and front-line grunts will find themselves increasingly culpable for selecting unviable software, such as Microsoft Windows. If they wish to pay big bucks for maintenance, there are plenty of companies around to participate in the money. Canonical, Red Hat, M:Tier are just a sampling.
[Ed. Note: I debated whether or not to run this story — in some respects it's just the Windows vs *nix argument all over again. Also, there are proprietary programs which are critical for certain industries which currently only run on Windows. On the other hand, gaining a mention like this in the more mainstream media, does that mean we are approaching an inflection point? Witness the increased displeasure with Windows 10's telemetry and the difficulty in completely blocking it. What programs do you use that are only available on Windows? What keeps you from moving to another OS? --martyb]
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Friday June 30 2017, @11:39AM (9 children)
Just from curiosity: who the heck is Bryan Lunduke? How much weight his word has?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 4, Informative) by Fnord666 on Friday June 30 2017, @12:06PM (3 children)
From his byline:
So no bias at all. Then again it is marked as an opinion piece.
(Score: 5, Funny) by c0lo on Friday June 30 2017, @01:03PM (2 children)
Ah... I recalled where I encountered the name - "Pulling a Lunduke"
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 2) by kaszz on Friday June 30 2017, @03:00PM (1 child)
How clueless can people be?? *doh* ;-)
Especially the thing about expecting recurring money transfers without any agreement.
Btw, what is "his stuff" ?
(Score: 2) by c0lo on Friday June 30 2017, @09:21PM
Ignore.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoFiw2jMy-0 https://soylentnews.org/~MichaelDavidCrawford
(Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 30 2017, @12:30PM (1 child)
Search for: linux sucks videos
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Friday June 30 2017, @12:55PM
Don't forget Bryan's "Windows is awesome" video.
(Score: 2) by canopic jug on Friday June 30 2017, @01:19PM (1 child)
It's news that Network World and IDG have published it. Yes, IDG which has been anti-Linux and anti-FOSS in general for ages. Maybe their publication of that position is a one-off for now, but I hope not. Either way it is in a position to get the attention of those that are used to giving and receiving a steady stream of praise for M$
Money is not free speech. Elections should not be auctions.
(Score: 2) by kaszz on Friday June 30 2017, @03:03PM
Maybe IDG is undermined by other news sources? And this is their do-or-die?
(Score: 2) by captain normal on Friday June 30 2017, @05:25PM
And is Net Work World really mainstream media?
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