Re: Working with standards (was Re: Oops, forgot...)
Colin Watson wrote:
>
> On Wed, Oct 10, 2001 at 03:28:42PM -0700, Ben Hartshorne wrote:
> > And he does have a point. The anti-M$ sentiment has led to a number of
> > comments on this list that, were I thinking of transitioning to Linux,
> > would deter me from doing so because self-righteousness is rarely very
> > friendly.
>
> I couldn't agree more. Despite not having used a Microsoft product in
> any seriousness in years, the whole rabidly anti-Microsoft attitude
> really bugs me sometimes, and I shudder to think how it must look to
perhaps you're forget what's it really like. I dare you to try some
and check your attitude:-))
> people not involved in and used to this community sometimes.
>
> I'd suggest that everybody involved should read the Advocacy mini-HOWTO,
> particularly chapter 6 "Canons of Conduct". If you install the
> doc-linux-html package, it's in
> /usr/share/doc/HOWTO/en-html/mini/Advocacy.html (and a similar place in
> the doc-linux-text package). For example:
>
> * Focus on what Linux has to offer. There is no need to bash the
> competition. Linux is a good, solid product that stands on its
> own.
> * Respect the use of other operating systems. While Linux is a
> wonderful platform, it does not meet everyone's needs.
> * Refer to another product by its proper name. There's nothing to be
> gained by attempting to ridicule a company or its products by
> using ``creative spelling''. If we expect respect for Linux, we
> must respect other products.
what about micros~1 spelling? I mean ms themselves use this kind of
spelling for their customer's data... can't be that bad if it's good
enough for ms' customers... (or are you saying ms are ridiculing their
customers?)
;-)
well, other than that, good points.
erik
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