[techtalk] *nix comparisons?

[Caitlyn M. Martin]

Hi,
>
> What we advise people is to "go with what you know".  If you don't know
> anything, we suggest you pick one and stick to it.  It helps if you pic=
k
> something that folks around you are using as it will be easier to find
> help.

Sometimes I agree with this, but sometimes I don't.  I started with Free=20
BSD, but moved to Linux simply because more apps seemed to be available a=
t=20
the time and more people were migrating to Linux than to BSD.  I'm=20
comfortable in either environment, but Linux *is* a bit more user friendl=
y=20
and easier to teach, and I think, as a result, it has a better future.
>
> I am *so* happy to find this list as it gives me someplace to ask
> questions where he doesn't think I'm doing an end-run around him. (Is t=
his
> a guy thing?  I mean, if I ask someone else for advice on crocking an
> arm-roast, it's no big deal, but if he discovers I've asked someone els=
e
> about something remotely technical, he's all bothered because he sees i=
t
> as an indication that I think he's incompetent.  Feh!)

That almost sounds like "Since she's asking the girls, it's OK", as in we=
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can't possible be as competent as he is.  Am I reading in sexism where it=
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doesn't exist?  There definitely seems to be a touch of insecurity there,=
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anyway.

Oh, and I couldn't tell you how to prepare a roast (I'm vegetarian), but =
I=20
can help with technical stuff sometimes  :)

Best,
Caity

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Caitlyn M=E1ire Martin
caitlyn at netferrets.net
http://www.caitys-world.com