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Re: Why is linux not popular
- To: Ira Abramov <lists-linux-il(at-nospam)ira.scso.com>
- Subject: Re: Why is linux not popular
- From: Alon Altman <alon(at-nospam)vipe.technion.ac.il>
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2001 17:40:50 +0300 (IDT)
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On Mon, 20 Aug 2001, Ira Abramov wrote:
> > I don't know why, (or maybe I do know), but the Israeli popular computer
> > press (like Captain Internet) barely remind Linux. Two years ago, I
>
> because they speak to the lusers, not the computer power users. power
> users can read English and the internet and get their own info and
> education.
The term "power users" is misused here. In the industry (and in related
humor) the term "power users" refer to M$-using lusers with real power at
their hands (managers, etc.) but with little knowledge that think themselves
as power users.
A better term to be used here is 'enthusiasts', 'expert users' or even I
dare say 'hackers' :).
Alon
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