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Old 5th July 2008
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Are you working in such an environment or are you just dreaming at home? If we have a certain task to fulfill we are looking for the proper tool, not the other way around. There is no dogma to fulfill like 'be free or die'. So we're a not going for Apple, we're looking for the proper tool and it can be Apple, but most of the time it is something PC with Linux, BSD or even Windows on it. Do you get it?
You're looking for a proper tool. Sometimes there are multiple tools that will allow you to do what you need to. Hence, you have viable options. Therefore, you consider the cost and whatever other factors before you purchase. Note, once again, that I never said a single thing about Windows.

What did I say two posts ago that's so different from what you're trying to say now about practically fulfilling your needs?

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Guys, let's all calm down. One of the reasons that Unix has been gaining marketshare is because some people couldn't fit their needs with Windows or didn't feel comfortable with it. As much as we respect those people for our commonalities, we have to respect those people who continue to use Windows as well because they don't want to switch for one reason or another or can't switch. After all, F/OSS is about choice.
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