Posted by: Darrin Tisdale
on May 10, 2002 08:50 AM
While I agree with the general idea of your statement, the fact is that I find the Europeans to be a bit more open about using Linux in a business setting. I consult internationally--right now, I'm working with Univ Warwick in the UK--and when I proposed using Linux vs. Windows, they did not bat an eye. In fact, they were very interested, saying it keeps them above the fray.
My US clients have to brought a bit more clandestinely to the Linux table, but they get their eventually. MS spreads a great deal of FUD around Linux.
As for desktops, IMHO, I frankly use the apps, not the desktops. I use KDE primarily, since I like the underlying component integration (something they had really for over a year now; Gnome's been a bit behind in that area). However, I must say the UI experience of Gnome has improved considerably. Many of the apps are far stronger, including pan, Gabber, and Evolution.
In the end, I just want to find businesses willing to make the Linux leap. It's slow, but it's working.
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Re:SuSE -- An American point of view
Posted by: Darrin Tisdale on May 10, 2002 08:50 AMMy US clients have to brought a bit more clandestinely to the Linux table, but they get their eventually. MS spreads a great deal of FUD around Linux.
As for desktops, IMHO, I frankly use the apps, not the desktops. I use KDE primarily, since I like the underlying component integration (something they had really for over a year now; Gnome's been a bit behind in that area). However, I must say the UI experience of Gnome has improved considerably. Many of the apps are far stronger, including pan, Gabber, and Evolution.
In the end, I just want to find businesses willing to make the Linux leap. It's slow, but it's working.
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