[ncolug] Mossberg

  • From: larry <larry@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ncolug@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Thu, 26 Apr 2007 07:17:21 -0400


Walt Mossberg is a columnist that I quote here often, because he really does (for better or for worse) represent a point of view that accurately captures the feelings of the average, non-technical user. Here is what he said this morning:

*Q:* /You often mention the Macintosh as an alternative to Windows, why don't you recommend the Linux operating system?/

*A:* I aim my columns at mainstream users doing typical tasks who have little or no technical knowledge, no help from experts, and no appetite for becoming techies. These folks want the computer to do things for them. They don't want to have to do much, if any, configuring of, or maintaining of, their computers. They have no patience for geeky procedures. For instance, when they buy a peripheral device, they expect to plug it in and find that it works, often without even installing the CD from the box. I don't believe Linux is yet simple enough and automatic enough and nontechnical enough for these mainstream users. So I don't recommend it. I firmly believe that the Macintosh does meet these criteria, and so I consider it the only practical alternative to Windows for mainstream, nontechie users.


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