The dangers of over-selling the Internet to a computer-ignorant public. User Friendly.
A long, somewhat circuitous essay by Neal Stephenson, best known for his novels in the Cyberpunk style. It discusses many topics, ranging from the history of computers, through user interfaces and metaphors, to human society and motivations. Despite its 215kbytes length, an informative and challenging read.
A discussion of Microsoft's use of Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD) against Linux. The author challenges Linux advocates to separate the FUD from the valid criticism, and not to fall prey to the herd instinct. Linux Today.
A thought-provoking article on extreme Apple supporters, and the damage they do to their own cause. Ars Technica.
Acorn advocates may well be able to learn from this guide to selling Linux, the free UNIX operating system.
A PC Programmer rebels, installs Linux, and discovers the PC idiosyncrasies hidden beneath Microsoft's operating systems. Salon Magazine.
"The Slater Perspective": Michael Slater believes the PC market must end its obsession with low cost, and make a few essential improvements. MicroDesign Resources.
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