On Wed, 25 Jul 2007 07:15:52 +0800 Ed Greshko <Ed.Greshko@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I'm not trivializing your experiences, just saying that not all people share > your experiences and it may be best to note that in your replies. I can't disagree with your statement here, but that's really not the point that Mr. Friedman has been incorrectly asserting. To address your reply, however, I believe that I have stated here before that I currently use and recommend Intel graphic chipsets entirely due to the open-source nature of their drivers. I have had a substantial influence on what gets sold in my neighbourhood for use with Linux (i.e. people who know me as the "computer guy" and come and ask questions, plus the local computer store whose owner is a friend of mine as well). My most recent experience: One guy that I know has been hassling around with his proprietary video card and Ubuntu for some months -- he mentioned to me yesterday that he is considering the purchase of a new computer to get away from video problems with what he has now. "I wish I would have talked to you before I bought that piece of junk," he said. As you say, everyone's experience may be different. But I like the path of least resistance, in this case known as "just works". -- MELVILLE THEATRE ~ Melville Sask ~ http://www.melvilletheatre.com
