Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 15:40:24 -0500 From: "Andrew L. Gould" <algould@datawok.com> To: Denis <intraden@mail.ru>, freebsd-questions@freebsd.org Subject: Re: Why do you prefer FreeBSD???? Maybe Windows is more comfortable than FBSD? Message-ID: <200309241540.24180.algould@datawok.com> In-Reply-To: <13825421.20030924230547@mail.ru> References: <13825421.20030924230547@mail.ru>
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On Wednesday 24 September 2003 02:05 pm, Denis wrote: > Hi All!!! > > I think that WinXP more popular and more easy than FreeBSD. People > all over the world know what is Windows but don't know what is > FreeBSD. More programs is written work on Windows.... > Windows more comfortable in work with graph... > If windows more popular and more program work on windows why do you use > FreeBSD? I am beginner and I don't understand why a lot of people say that > FreeBSD it's cool..... Why? > What do you prefer FreeBSD or Windows??? > This mailing list is dedicated to FreeBSD. I know that users of > FreeBSD more than users of Windows.... > Please try understand me correctly. Thanks for any answer! Denis, Do not value "popular" or "easy" too much. Humans have a long standing history of choosing immediate gratification over more difficult options that would be in their best interest. A fitting example for this month would be the use of Microsoft Outlook, with continues to facilitate the spread of computer worms and viruses. The world has known this for some time; and yet, it is still very popular. When people justify using Windows, you will note that market share and ease of use are usually listed first. When people justify the use of FreeBSD, they tend to focus on the operating system's strengths -- not the users' weaknesses. It's a different frame of mind. We're not an exclusive bunch; but we expect you to respect your own intelligence. (To other list members: Is that a fair statement?) Andrew
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