Re: Network Question

[Cary Chleborad <bennu@ns.net>]

Dirk Terrell wrote:

> >Windows is wonderful! (sorry all you LINUX types - but it's the truth)
> 
> Not when it comes to remote access beyond file sharing.

I disagree - it's a little more "work" to set up, but I have complete
remote access to my entire computer network at my business.  So far,
there hasn't been anything to stop any remote access need I've had,
including working remotely from home.  The network includes Win98,
WinMe, WinNT server and two LINUX boxes.
> 

> Personally, I'd never do something like telescope/camera with Win
> 9x/Me. If you must do it with Windows, go with NT or 2K. 2K has a
> telnet daemon that you could use to get into the machine remotely.
> 

I've earned my Red Badge of Courage in doing these things on BOTH the
Windows and LINUX platforms.  Some things on LINUX (like accurate time)
are easier, but Windows wins hands down for ease of development,
presentation, ease of operation, STABILITY AND RELIABILITY.  This
statement is quite contrary to what all the LINUX types say but perhaps
most of these people have never written telescope O.S.'s on BOTH
platforms?

Some argue against cost, but so what if you actually have to pay for an
OS?  $200.00 is nothing compared to the $350,000.00 piece of hardware
that you are controlling it with.  Your $200 is buying you literally
millions of man hours of development vs the mere thousands that has gone
into LINUX.  At this point LINUX is a very Immature O.S. and needs to be
considered so.



DON'T GET ME WRONG!!! This is not a bash LINUX party!  It seems to me
that groups like this tend to overlook Windows as a reliable option and
place too much trust in LINUX without actually evaluating the truth.


SURE- it's HELL to learn to develop under windows!  Sure it's more work,
etc.... but there are benefits to doing so.  Give Windows a chance!


-Cary