(Yes, I know that's an absurdly broad generalization. But it's funnier that way.)

<<Linux guru

dealt with enough hand-holding to feel the original writer's frustration

there's still no reason to be an ass about it.

perhaps not, but it's clear his assishness will most likely result in getting it done and get it done right.

there are a lot of linux users here.

YDL.

a linux user, too. Ubuntu mainly, with some Xandros lately. w00t.

Getting comfy in Ubu.

Substitute "Linux" for "Sony/Microsoft" in this comic and you get the attitude that I've seen in a mystifyingly large

percentage of Linux users. I don't get it. Obviously there are exceptions, but what is it about Linux that makes people behave like that?

it's the whole, "I know stuff that you don't" attitude. When it's REALLY HARD stuff, then maybe a sense of entitlement?

Maybe. It's just so infuriating. "I'm right and you're stupid" is not a valid MO.

that assholes shouldn't keep you from using a good OS anymore than gloating jerks shouldn't keep you from voting for a good candidate.

ashamed to admit that helping out on tech with inattentive friends has led her to say, "HUSH AND LISTEN. EYES FRONT."

Also, half the problem is that I don't really have anything to install Linux /on/. I like my Mac as it is, and I need Windows for work.

Well, that's different, Marx. You're not saying up-front "you're clearly inattentive and stupid, so don't talk and do exactly as I say".

No, but I've thought it. *ashamed*

thinking it and DOING it are different.

that since she has guilt related to it, she's absolved.

Hell, I've worked phone tech support. "I'm sorry, could you put someone with less of an accent on the phone?" Ah, memories.

hey dont call me a dick!

call me a Linux slut if you want, but not a dick!