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Re: A Car Analogy

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On 25/12/15 23:50, Folderol wrote:
> I'm sure everyone is familiar with Microsoft and Apple cars, but Linux ones are
> a bit different.
> 
> Linux embedded car
> You get a chassis, engine and basic steering rack - no brakes. Anything else
> you want you need to build yourself.
> 
> Linux server car
> All the above, plus you now have proper steering, brakes and a seat, a bodywork
> shell and (maybe) lights. There are some dealer-supplied extras, or you can
> build them as above.
> 
> Linux domestic car
> A fully functional car with a wide choice of bodywork and interior furnishings,
> environment control etc. All of these have dealer-supplied alternatives that
> can be changed while driving, although you do need to stop to change the engine
> - they are working on that!
> 
> All the controls are user configurable, so you can decide for yourself which
> side of the steering you have your lights/indicators/windscreen washers - in
> fact, if you investigate further you'll find you can usually have up to four
> driving positions, all of which can be laid out quite differently.
> 
> There is no built-in entertainment centre or satnav but there is an almost
> bewildering range of 'after market' ones that are comparatively easy to fit.
> There is still the choice of self-build if you want something really obscure,
> but not many people do that at this level.

But best of all, the Linux care is totally free (as in beer), as are all
 the 'aftermarket' gizmos. Beat that, Microsoft!

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