> One of our project was to involve a Mixi card and GPIB equipment. I
> found the needed drivers to the GPIB equipment but was unable to find
> anything for a Mixi card. We use a National Instruments GPIB controller and
> asked them if they would consider making drivers for Linux, but they said
> there just wasn't enough call for this to develop it.
> I suspect that if Linux did get more advertisement it would start to look
> like a viable alternative to the big boys UNIX's.
Sounds like a catch-22.
> Heck I've even spoke with many of our Sun Admins about using Linux and
> their response was "It's a nice home OS if you want to play around". They
> don't take Linux very serious but from what I have seen on some of their
> systems, Linux would have worked just fine for the application and many
> times better at some of it.
> I do believe Linux needs more exposure, especially in the more read
> magazines and more articles as to what it can/has done in the Unix world.
Well, to make matters worse, what is going to happen when Linux, and all of its
vendors, do make their way into more and more companies? What is Micro$oft
going to do?
It obviously would have to be a pretty big threat, but don't you think they
would crush the Linux community like a anvil falling on an ant.
Can anyone picture, like I do, an `OS2000' release of Windows, where it includes
`Everything Internet', and by doing away with the Windows name, the DOJ wouldn't
be after them. They could include an application to suit every conceivable
need, and keep it completely closed, requiring companies to work directly with
M$ to write applications for it..
In other words, now is the time we really need to move on this. If there is any
delay, or bad decisions, M$ will feel threatened, and put a stop to it.
Dave
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