Re: Easy Installs

[Jason Downs <downsj@downsj.com>]

In message <377CEE95.43FD4E38@linuxcare.com>,
	Thomas Vincent writes:
>Personally that is why Apple invented Mac OS X. Unix with a Mac interface, and
>a command line.

First, Apple didn't 'invent' Mac OS X.  It's simply the next logical evolution
of NeXTStep, the OS which was choosen to eventually replace the existing MacOS
several years ago.

Second, they aren't doing this to make Unix easier to use, they're doing it
because they realized that MacOS was too limited and wouldn't be able to
continue to grow with the rest of the computer industry.  (This was several
years ago.)

Before spouting off about Apple in the future, I'd suggest reading a good,
accurate history of the company, such as _Infinite Loop_.

>The elitist attitude is something that just doesn't fly. I
>don't like NT for several technical reasons I wont go into. Ease of use is a
>factor for management. Unix needs to be easier to use or it wont survive.

People have been predicting the imminent demise of Unix almost since it was
created.  Doesn't look like it's going to die anytime soon.  Hell, there
will probably still be some 32bit time_t machines running when it rolls over
and kills them.

>Linux is a wonderful thing because it is introducing more and more users to
>Unix. It has mindshare, and is gaining market share. I use both Linux, and
>BSD based OS's. Depending on the task.
>
>Elitism in Unix will be its downfall if it becomes prevalent.

Ah well, here you prove your basic ignorance.  Elitism is the core of Unix.
It's also why it's survived for so long and is such an advanced operating
system.  Without elitism you end up with 'operating systems' like NT.

If you're going to present these arguements on these mailing lists, at least
attempt to have them make some sort of sense.

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