Linux commercial
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ercoordelb This is awesome, but perhaps it'd be better to focus on different issues with different videos:
- DRM: Zune vs. iPod
- EULAs
- Proprietary vs. Open source
- Use What They Give You vs. Customizable
- Spyware / Viruses (For the Mac)
There are a lot of "spoofs" on the original Apple, but most that mention Linux portray in negatively. Here's one that's funny (critical, but not mean): Supervillians use Linux (warning: it's flash)
[edit] First Draft!
Mac: I'm a Mac.
PC: And I'm a PC.
Linux: Hey guys, I'm Linux.
Mac: What's that?
Linux: Well, I'm a different operating system.
PC: Oh, like DOS?
Linux: Well, yeah, but--
PC: Or Windows 3.1. Or Microsoft Bob!
Linux: Um, sure.
Mac: So you only run on PC hardware, right?
Linux: Nope, I run on Mac hardware, too.
(Mac looks concerned)
PC: Hey, wait, you can run on my hardware? How do I know I can trust you?
Linux: Well, all of my source code is available, so you can see exactly how I work. You know what I'm doing because you can check for yourself.
Mac: Oh, that's OK, I'm not really technical and everything.
Linux: Well, that's fine, but if you wanted to have someone check for you, you could.
PC: Oh, I just trust Microsoft. I'm sure they'll do the right thing.
(Mac and Linux exchange incredulous looks)
Linux: That's funny, because Microsoft doesn't actually trust *you*.
PC: Huh?
Linux: Yeah, you know the new Zune you bought?
PC: Yeah, it's great!
Linux: Well, I hope you don't ever want a different music player. All the music you buy for your Zune has DRM. They assume you're a pirate and lock down your files, even though you paid for them. It won't let you play the files on any device except the Zune.
PC: But the Zune is by Microsoft -- it "Plays For Sure," right?
Linux: No, this is a different kind of DRM. It won't play on any of your "Plays For Sure" devices.
Mac: Oh man, that sucks. Good thing the iPod's not like that.
Linux: Actually, the iPod is exactly like that. You can't move your files from iTunes to another device, either.
Mac: Yeah, OK, but why would you want to? I'm great. When people get fed up with their PC, they come to me. You get what you pay for, baby, and I am quality stuff.
PC: Yeah, you are pretty expensive. Hey Linux, how much do you cost?
Linux: Actually, I'm free.
Mac and PC: What?
Linux: Yup, you can download me for free. Or if you don't have a fast connection, your friend can download me and burn you a copy.
PC: But that's piracy!
Linux: Actually, no, it's totally legal.
Mac: So I bet you're totally unsupported, right?
Linux: In fact, several vendors provide commercial support for me. And there's lots of free support from the community online, or from local users groups.
PC: So how's your security? You know, my latest version is more secure than ever.
Mac: Hey yeah I'm secure too!
Linux: I'm actually renowned for my security -- thanks for asking.
PC: Do you have games??
Linux: Yeah, I have some games.
PC: Do you have Solitaire? I love Solitaire.
Linux: ...Yes, I have Solitaire.
PC: Sweet!
Mac: Yeah, but are you pretty?
Linux: Some people say I'm good looking, yeah.
Mac: Yeah, but can you do that thing where people push the button and it shows you all the windows?
Linux: Yup, I can do that.
PC: What about Minesweeper? I love Minesweeper.
etc.
Linux. Everything you want in a computer. Totally free.
