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Comment Re:Poor choice for screensaver? (Score 1) 907

Jumping through technical hoops aside, it takes less than 20 minutes to install Ubuntu on a PC (including the apps I want). I don't think I've ever completed a Windows install in less than 1 hour (just the OS, no apps). I find that difference alone compelling.

I've installed (and ditched) Ubuntu on my laptop 3 times. You're right, it took about 20 mins to install. It then took most of 3 days to try and get my wireless working. In the end, it never did recognize my wireless card and I happily spent about 30 min reinstalling XP, which worked perfectly.

Comment Free as in beer? (Score 1) 312

I think the comments above me have adequately covered what an asinine concept it is to be pissed off that someone would have the audacity to take you up on your offer of using their free software, for free.

I think some of this relates to the attitude of some developers that "business" is a bad thing, and therefore if businesses are using your open source software, they are somehow screwing you over.

Glad to see most people here understand that to be ridiculous.

Comment Hello, My Name Is (Score 2, Funny) 187

Hello,

My name is Maybelle Mongumbo. I am a dead Nigerian widow with access to millions of dollars worth of bearer bonds and gold coins. I have spoken to god personally, and he assured me you were the person to help me transfer this money to the afterlife. First, I need you to send me you SS number, full name, birthdate, PIN, bank account information, and your mother's maiden name.

God bless you.

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