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Comment Certainly FUD (Score 1) 968

A Linux-based open-source program called Evolution looks pretty much like a standard Windows desktop"

Not much farther after that I almost died:

Linux partisans point to some small victories: WalMart recently began selling a house brand PC at rock bottom prices -- available with Linux for the thriftiest PC buyers.

Excuse me! since when is Lindows = Linux?

From dictionary.com

partisan1 Pronunciation Key (pärt-zn)
n.
A fervent, sometimes militant supporter or proponent of a party, cause, faction, person, or idea.
A member of an organized body of fighters who attack or harass an enemy, especially within occupied territory; a guerrilla.


If you ask me, the writer of this article is a partisan for MS, who does not properly research his topic given all the inaccurate info (ie- the Evolution comment, Lindows/Walmart, etc).

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