Sorry, Ross, I didn't notice your post.
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Originally Posted by Ross Hendrie
But how do we know who they are? They could be hardcore hackers waiting until everyone gets Linux and then activating a hidden program inside it that will fry everyone's computers or something.
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Because I'm one of them. I help with Linux's development as well. And there are so many different versions of Linux -- not all of them could have that even if it did exist, which it doesn't. And since the code is available for everyone to view, someone would notice if there was something like that in there. The entire world's not evil and out to get you, and there isn't some gigantic coverup involving the millions of people who use Linux
all out to get you. You have to admit you're being ridiculously paranoid. Linux is used more commonly than Windows worldwide for the most important and delicate businesses and servers, even at Microsoft's own headquarters in Redmond. Linux isn't some small-time operating system made by a few people sitting underground in their basement, it's a huge server operating system and a growing replacement to Windows in that field. Many would laugh at such an accusation but I'm simply trying to explain to you that such a thing is quite impossible.
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Originally Posted by Ross Hendrie
No offence Danny but you're the one who's always closed minded about things like this. You don't listen to us sometimes.
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If you say so. I know what I know and I believe Linux and Firefox to be
better. Why should I listen to you if you're preaching substandard merchandise?
Of course you're welcome to your viewpoint -- I'm just trying to offer you an alternative you may or may not appreciate, and since you are asking me questions I'm simply trying to provide you some answers.