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    Red face I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Could you guys help me prove it to him that he's wrong.

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    How exactly would you like us to "prove" that?

    How about this, Business Loan Underwriter, MBA, $80m/yr, love linux, not because it's free, but because it gives me freedom. Freedom to do what I want with my computer, I'm in control of my data, not some company. I also have a lot more choices in Linux than just Windows or Apple. Gnome, KDE, enlightenment, open office, libre office, etc. Also, I had to BUY my computer, which came with the "other" OS, I CHOSE to put linux on it and delete windows. I could have stuck with Windows, and it would have cost me just the same. The "poor" argument does not work.

    But, be that as it may, does that mean "poor" people should not have access to the programs you and I RELY upon to better their lot in life? Like it or not, there is a technology gap and shutting the "poor" out gives little consolation to you, me, or them. So Linux, fills many gaps. And heaven forfend if your friend ever becomes poor. Grow up!

    How's that?

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Mars11,

    First of all, +1 on what Staf0048 just said. Amazing, couldn't sum it up much better than that.

    Ubuntu for poor people? Maybe that's ONE reason.

    Ubuntu is not simply for poor people. Ubuntu is for many, MANY people.

    Ubuntu is for those who believe software and information should be open-source, and useable by all.

    Ubuntu is for those who believe in an operating system that WORKS.

    Ubuntu is for the people out there who are sooo friggin' sick of Windows, and likewise can't justify buying a Mac.

    and, Ubuntu is for people who know how to use a computer, (i.e. Sysadmins, programmers, and geeks alike.)

    Hopefully this clears things up. WINDOWS is for people who can't think for themselves, and need to pay large amounts of cash to feel good about their ability to use a computer.

    What he's saying is the equivalent of "Motorcycles are for people who can't afford a car."

    Your friend,

    Jaimeaux"
    Last edited by jaimeaux; December 3rd, 2011 at 05:42 AM.

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Well, this is his reply. "I'm so rich, it makes him looks poor, because I have Windows." I don't think he's going to change his mind until he "grows up".

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Why? I have a bunch of Windoz-people who've never used Linux in their life and say that Linux is "whatever your worst swearing word ". I usually think about this with an open mind (GNU-way ). Do not need to prove anything to anyone it is most of the time pointless with stubborn people. Enjoy it for yourself !!!

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    denis

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Problem with that logic.

    A computer with Linux preinstalled costs more than it's Linux counterpart.

    A computer that doesn't almost inevitably has windows (Or Mac OS X) on it.

    Thus theres no reason why even a poor man should have to turn to Linux.
    Life is an extraordinarily long concatenation of luck and coincidence.

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Some ideas:

    The fastest and expensive computers in the world use Linux: Supercomputers.

    Some countries stock exchanges are handled by Linux: London Stock Exchange moves to Linux.

    Kind Regards.

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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Think of it this way,Mars11.

    Does your friend do anything to help other people?

    I'm sure you do.

    I can afford to buy any system.

    I "choose" to use ubuntu, because it frees me to use my system, without malware.

    Does your friend sometimes get problems on his/her system?
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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Quote Originally Posted by papibe View Post
    Some ideas:

    The fastest and expensive computers in the world use Linux: Supercomputers.

    Some countries stock exchanges are handled by Linux: London Stock Exchange moves to Linux.

    Kind Regards.
    The london stock exchange crap out was interesting.
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    Re: I have this friend that thinks Ubuntu/Linux is for poor people.

    Yes, and I fix them for him.

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