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Originally Posted by runningbird  Yeah, the whole ideal of open source software is a big reason I tried to make the switch. I think open source software is a great thing, and can (and is) helping society in some major ways. It's just that at this point; switching is a major commitment. I get by, but there are so many things I cannot do; I can't even open a zip file. It is indeed a revolutionary effort where many many people pour in much more than they get back in the return. But it just isn't practical for everyone to immerse themselves in it to the point of being completely competent, which may even extend to doing some developmental work when you hit a special need. |
you know zip is a proprietary format, the most of the Linux distros "zip-manager" program is not install by default. just like flash, mp3 and other player 'cos og the same reason. proprietary is not the devil itself but has copyright, and this kind of copyright is not matching to the free softwares. but some clicks and you have got them.
in Europe it is forsed to use free type file format to become independent especially from the M$. but it goes too far.
by the way ahve you read this post?
old laptop reborn with puppy linux
ragtag
totally agree!