BBC To Host Multi-OS Debate 344
Bananatree3 writes "BBC is currently seeking submissions from all you Microsoft Windows, Mac and Linux devotees "in 100 words or less, why you are such a supporter of your chosen operating system and what features you love about it". They will then select one user of each platform to go head to head in a debate that will be part of the BBC's Microsoft Vista launch coverage on January 30th."
...in 100 words or less (Score:3, Funny)
Let's see... (Score:4, Funny)
Because it's not Microsoft Vista?
Thank you, the defense rests.
And don't say... (Score:5, Funny)
And don't say "fewer attacks and/or security exposures on this OS as compared to Windows", because right now all non-Windows platforms are benefiting from "security through minority".
There's even a dorky genius here on slashdot who posts from his Amiga, and one of the benefits he lists for using steam-powered computing hardware, is the complete absence of any attacks targetting his box. Although he probably has to worry about termites eating his DRAM.
All of that would change if AmigaOS or Linux or whatever became the de facto standard.
Coming next (Score:4, Funny)
I loves the Vista (Score:5, Funny)
I repeat what I wrote here for the benefit of you all and the good of society in general:
"Vista is best computer. it plays all my games just with putting in the disk and cliking on the mouse, i like the internets also and just with clicking the OKs it works really good in Vista.
My frend works in IT and he says that linux is rubbish and you cant even put in the dvds and theirs no games and he says no proper business would use it because it wont let microsoft run their programs on it so it is useless for all serious things. That is another reason why i use Vista because its good and i can use it for business too if i wanting to.
Mac is too expensive and will get too dirty cos its white"
I use OpenVMS and OpenBSD (Score:1, Funny)
However, it takes me 2 minutes to open up a SSH connection, five minutes to boot, and my network card (although it is 10Mbps) max transfer rate is 500Kbps.
Oh well..tradeoffs everywhere...
TDz.
Eh? (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Don't apply unless (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Coming next (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Let's see... (Score:4, Funny)
Mac/Linux supporter: (Tosses chair at Microsoft supporter.)
Fanboy Arguments (Score:2, Funny)
No Way! (Score:5, Funny)
Mac/Linux supporter: (Tosses chair at Microsoft supporter.)
Toss a chair?! There is no way a Mac/Linux supporter would ever lower themselves enough to toss a chair at a Microsoft Supporter. I don't care how obtuse they're being. It just wouldn't happen, and I find the accusation vaguely insulting.
We would toss the Microsoft supporter at the chair.
I LOVE Windows! (Score:2, Funny)
Re:The winner of the debate will be (Score:5, Funny)
"Whoever appeals to the general public and doesn't alienate themself with overly strong opinions. Someone who recognizes strengths and weaknesses in all platforms and summarizes that, but puts a spin on their own favorite platform."
Well, that pretty much disqualifies everyone on Slashdot.
the best guy for this job - (Score:2, Funny)
Karen Bowerman: Well, Guy Kewney is editor of the technology website Newswireless.
Goma: (Face of horror)
KB: Hello, good morning to you. Goma: Good morning. KB: Were you surprised by this verdict today? Goma: I am very surprised to see...this verdict to come on me, because I was not expecting that. When I came, they told me something else and I am coming. You got an interview that's all. So a big surprise anyway. KB: A big surprise, yeah, yes. Goma: Exactly. KB: With regards to the costs involved, do you think now more people will be using pirated windows? Goma: Actually, if you can go everywhere you're gonna see a lot of people downloading to the Internet and the website, and everything they want. But I think it is much better for the development and...eh...to inform people what they want and to get the easy way and so faster if they are looking for. KB: It does really seem to be the way the OS industry's progressing now, that people want to get OSs for free. Goma: Exactly. You can go everywhere on the cyber cafe, and you can take...you can go easy. It is going to be an easy way for everyone to get something to the Internet. KB: Guy Kewney, thanks very much indeed.I also submitted something. (Score:4, Funny)
See you in the studio!
Re:Don't apply unless (Score:2, Funny)
My response (today's dilbert comic) (Score:4, Funny)
Dilbert January 25, 2007 (Disclaimer, I still use windows :P)
Re:NOT seeking submissions (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Eh? (Score:3, Funny)
- Blue screen
- Ctrl-alt-delete
- That cute little paperclip
I'll guarantee: It will be a lot of fun. That is, of course, until they start covering Windows ME. That's when you die.Re:Don't apply unless (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Don't apply unless (Score:5, Funny)
And this differs from the average Slashdot post how?
Re:Let's see... (Score:4, Funny)
As a linux supporter I was abhored at this innovation in the use of office furniture by Microsoft, but once I tried it at work I must say it is quite effective at subduing coworkers whom I find annoying. So here's to keeping up with Microsoft's innovations (/me tosses a chair over the cubicle wall).
Linux supporter (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Don't apply unless (Score:3, Funny)
Fight! (Score:3, Funny)
Linux User: yeah right. n00b luuuuuser! My ninja skills will kick your a$$ right to the middle of next week, Take that! ow. ow! Nobody said this violence thing would hurt! Not fair.
Windows User: guys, meet Dave, he's a special forces sergeant and, well, he's been given money to see that I win this argument. Cheers Bill. Go for it Dave.
BBC: That's not quite the arguments we were hoping for, but..
Linux User: not fair, not fair, this is cheating thi sis arggggggg.
BBC:
Mac User: like back off man, this is a violation of my civil libertieeeieieieieeeeeeee
BBC:
OS/2 User: Sorry, I thought I'd have a bit of a kip. Am I too late to join in?