Comments on: Scott Morris: Bill Hilf No Threat To Linux on Desktop http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop OpenSUSE Linux Tips, tricks, how-tos, opinions, and news Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:54:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: JRB Technology http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-3259 JRB Technology Tue, 19 Sep 2006 13:19:52 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-3259 <strong>User friendly Linux? Almost with Ubuntu....</strong> Ive been using Linux for some time now. Being brought up on distributions such as Slackware I was always into the hardcore aspects of the operating system such as compiling and tweaking my kernels. Now, Im getting older and I want to ?work? in Linux, n... User friendly Linux? Almost with Ubuntu….

Ive been using Linux for some time now. Being brought up on distributions such as Slackware I was always into the hardcore aspects of the operating system such as compiling and tweaking my kernels. Now, Im getting older and I want to ?work? in Linux, n…

]]> By: Jason Jones http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-889 Jason Jones Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:07:41 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-889 Way to go, bro. Beautifully piercing words, and as usual, your sarcasm fills my cup to the brim with a savory helping of flavorful Linux goodness. Take care, and long live Gentoo! :) --Jason Way to go, bro. Beautifully piercing words, and as usual, your sarcasm fills my cup to the brim with a savory helping of flavorful Linux goodness.

Take care, and long live Gentoo! :)

–Jason

]]> By: I R A Darth Aggie http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-882 I R A Darth Aggie Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:04:01 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-882 Hilf can be thought of as a fool. Or arrogant. Take your pick. As alluded to, if Linux and FOSS in general isn't a threat, and is retreating on the server room <i>then why does Mr. Hilf's current position even exsist?</I> and <i>why is Microsoft spending so much money to make it that way?</i> The answer can be taken from the Immortal Bard: <i>Methinks they doth protest too much</i>. So Hilf is a fool if he is of the opinion that by saying something is <b>so</b> makes it <b>so</b>. Or he is arrogant because he is of the opinion that by saying something is <b>so</b> that we'll believe him. Hilf can be thought of as a fool. Or arrogant. Take your pick. As alluded to, if Linux and FOSS in general isn’t a threat, and is retreating on the server room then why does Mr. Hilf’s current position even exsist? and why is Microsoft spending so much money to make it that way?

The answer can be taken from the Immortal Bard: Methinks they doth protest too much.

So Hilf is a fool if he is of the opinion that by saying something is so makes it so. Or he is arrogant because he is of the opinion that by saying something is so that we’ll believe him.

]]> By: Kim Hermansson http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-880 Kim Hermansson Wed, 28 Jun 2006 12:04:00 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-880 “Bill Hilf, general manager of competitive strategy at Microsoft, said pundits have predicted for years that Linux will gain momentum on the desktop, but that won’t happen because of the complexity involved in delivering a tightly integrated and tested desktop product.� How come Linux (the kernel) has about ~8 million lines and the Windows (with luggage) reaches 50-60 million and the developers seem to struggle with the massive codebase ? Linux is itself only a kernel while Windows is a whole bunch of needed and very unneeded junk. Just look at the original release-date for Vista (Longhorn). Loved the reply to the M$-FUD, Scott! Fight fire with fire. “Bill Hilf, general manager of competitive strategy at Microsoft, said pundits have predicted for years that Linux will gain momentum on the desktop, but that won’t happen because of the complexity involved in delivering a tightly integrated and tested desktop product.�

How come Linux (the kernel) has about ~8 million lines and the Windows (with luggage) reaches 50-60 million and the developers seem to struggle with the massive codebase ?

Linux is itself only a kernel while Windows is a whole bunch of needed and very unneeded junk.

Just look at the original release-date for Vista (Longhorn).

Loved the reply to the M$-FUD, Scott! Fight fire with fire.

]]> By: Blogging Ottinger (tim) :: Dear Mr Hilf :: June :: 2006 http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-874 Blogging Ottinger (tim) :: Dear Mr Hilf :: June :: 2006 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 01:51:30 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-874 [...] The rant of the day is the response to Mr. Hilf about M$ v. Linux. Comments » [...] [...] The rant of the day is the response to Mr. Hilf about M$ v. Linux. Comments » [...]

]]> By: jam http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-869 jam Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:21:49 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-869 Tony, Have you tried running Autocad Microstation under Wine? The app is listed in the WineHQ app database: http://appdb.winehq.org/search.php?q=autodesk Not sure if your version works, but it could be worth a try. Jam Tony,

Have you tried running Autocad Microstation under Wine? The app is listed in the WineHQ app database:

http://appdb.winehq.org/search.php?q=autodesk

Not sure if your version works, but it could be worth a try.

Jam

]]> By: Scott Morris http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-868 Scott Morris Tue, 27 Jun 2006 19:54:37 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-868 Tony, You are exactly right, man. Let's hope (and help when possible) that some CAD stuff comes to the Linux platform soon! Scott Tony,
You are exactly right, man. Let’s hope (and help when possible) that some CAD stuff comes to the Linux platform soon!
Scott

]]> By: tony http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-866 tony Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:52:45 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-866 There needs to be a major push in the companys to design the software. if yhey dont see themselves making money they wont do it. Autodesk is married to microshaft. There needs to be a major push in the companys to design the software. if yhey dont see themselves making money they wont do it. Autodesk is married to microshaft.

]]> By: tony http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-865 tony Tue, 27 Jun 2006 17:51:13 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-865 I use Fedora 5 at home but work for huge engineering co that uses Autocad Microstation that only runs in Windows. We have about 4000 users using too. If the companys designed these apps to run on Linux there would be a reason to try and switch desktops. Until then its still windows only... I use Fedora 5 at home but work for huge engineering co that uses Autocad Microstation that only runs in Windows. We have about 4000 users using too. If the companys designed these apps to run on Linux there would be a reason to try and switch desktops. Until then its still windows only…

]]> By: Scott Morris http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-861 Scott Morris Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:03:52 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-861 Troy, Right on, bro! Thanks for stopping by! Scott Troy,
Right on, bro!
Thanks for stopping by!
Scott

]]> By: Troy Banther http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-860 Troy Banther Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:57:32 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-860 You are more direct in your criticism than I am. Love it! Keep up the good work! You are more direct in your criticism than I am. Love it! Keep up the good work!

]]> By: Pat’s Blog » Blog Archive » Rants and Updates http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-859 Pat’s Blog » Blog Archive » Rants and Updates Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:22:42 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-859 [...] Kudos to Scott Morris for this blistering post addressing the latest M$ FUD. He makes some very valid points rebutting the nonsense that spews forth from Redmond in the form of their anti-F/OSS mouthpiece (AKA Bill Hilf). Speaking of M$ it’s seems like more and more executives are fleeing since the retirement announcement of Bill Gates. You know the ship is sinking once the rats start jumping ship en masse. I have to admit I’m enjoying the gnashing of the teeth coming from Redmond these days. What goes around comes around. [...] [...] Kudos to Scott Morris for this blistering post addressing the latest M$ FUD. He makes some very valid points rebutting the nonsense that spews forth from Redmond in the form of their anti-F/OSS mouthpiece (AKA Bill Hilf). Speaking of M$ it’s seems like more and more executives are fleeing since the retirement announcement of Bill Gates. You know the ship is sinking once the rats start jumping ship en masse. I have to admit I’m enjoying the gnashing of the teeth coming from Redmond these days. What goes around comes around. [...]

]]> By: Scott Morris http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-858 Scott Morris Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:10:37 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-858 Mackskasi, Long as you are a Linux fan, bro. Thanks for stopping by. Scott Mackskasi,
Long as you are a Linux fan, bro.
Thanks for stopping by.
Scott

]]> By: Scott Morris http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-857 Scott Morris Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:09:59 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-857 frantic, You are totally right. However, most of the other institutions and governmental departments have been desktop migrations. I just threw the bank thing in for good measure. Thanks for stopping by. Scott frantic,
You are totally right. However, most of the other institutions and governmental departments have been desktop migrations. I just threw the bank thing in for good measure.
Thanks for stopping by.
Scott

]]> By: Scott Morris http://www.suseblog.com/scott-morris-bill-hilf-no-threat-to-linux-on-desktop#comment-856 Scott Morris Tue, 27 Jun 2006 12:08:58 +0000 http://www.suseblog.com/?p=127#comment-856 Rudi, Sall good, bro. Can't help it with the emotion thing. :) Sounds like your consultant didn't have a very good experience. That sucks. Thanks for stopping by, man. Rudi,
Sall good, bro. Can’t help it with the emotion thing. :)
Sounds like your consultant didn’t have a very good experience. That sucks.
Thanks for stopping by, man.

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