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LiveFLOODS LATEST: Rail lines underwater at Bridgwater with new flood warnings along River Parrett (Sat, Feb 8)
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- Trains between Taunton and Bristol cancelled
- Further bad weather expected today
- New flood warnings along River Parrett
- Water levels are rising at about 5mm an hour at Moorland and Fordgate
The drain level at Northmoor pumping station is 5.69 m and is rising by about 7 mm per hour. #somersetfloods #somersetlevels #somersetmoors— @MuchThornWings 08 February 2014
The River Tone at Currymoor is currently stable, but remains high. #somersetfloods #somersetlevels #somersetmoors— @MuchThornWings 08 February 2014
Hard to imagine I drove this road (A361) to work everyday for 15 years http://t.co/paLLDHv3TP— @kelwaysplants 08 February 2014
Up to £1000 grants are available to victims of the floods through the Somerset Emergency Flood Relief and Recovery Fund.
The fund, set up by Somerset Community Foundation, has been created through donations from individuals and companies, including $50,000 from Somerset County Council.
Over £130,000 has been raised so far from 1,194 separate donations.
Grants can be given to help alleviate financial hardship caused by the flooding in Somerset.
Priority will be given to people over 70, children under five, people with physical or learning disabilities or mental health needs, those from low income families or in receipt of job seekers allowance.
The grants can be used for cleaning up and emergency repairs, clothing, food and drink, beds and bedding, basic furniture, temporary accommodation costs and more.
To apply for a grant, apply to the Somerset Community Foundation.
You can donate to the funa £10 via text by texting NOAH95 to 70070, or you can send a cheque made payable to Somerset Community Foundation with Flood Relief written on the back to Yeoman House, Bath and West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN, or donate online through the Somerset Community Foundation just giving page.
BARB's crew helping flood-hit local people in Moorland earlier this afternoon http://t.co/0qI3nsKWm9— @barbhovercraft 08 February 2014
10 Downing Street has just released this official statement on the Somerset flooding situation.
"Specialist pumping equipment has been ordered to clear roads, in addition to the extra pumps government has already sent, and they will keep looking at all options for pumping and dredging.
"But no amount of pumping will solve the current problem completely because the land is so saturated, so dredging will start as soon as the waters recede enough for it to be safe to do so.
"In addition, demountable flood defences and sandbags are being given out and the Agency continues to clear waterways to ensure as many properties as possible are protected.
"Work has already begun on an action plan to deliver robust defences against floods in Somerset over the next 20 years."
View from Burrowbridge - 6 motorists in 1 hour asked if the road was open #somersetfloods http://t.co/raDK8d85t6— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
Latest: 3 severe flood warnings, 33 flood warnings & 44 flood alerts in the SW. Check http://t.co/0ZfC09MuLx. Stay #floodaware— @EnvAgencySW 08 February 2014
NO routes to the West Country are open to trains this afternoon due to flooding on the Somerset Levels and a landslip at Crewkerne, Network Rail has confirmed.
It added:
- The route from Bridgwater is blocked by the flooded River Parrett to the south of the town, while the main line from Castle Cary is blocked by flooding at Athelney.
- The diversionary route via Yeovil is also blocked by an embankment landslip at Crewkerne. This was discovered soon after 9am this morning but it has now deteriorated to the extent that trains are no longer able to run.
- It is likely that the slip at Crewkerne will be closed for a least a week, but it is too early to say when the line through Bridgwater will reopen. The floods are currently being blown into waves by the high winds in the area, which are washing away the stones the track rests on.
- The route via Athelney is under water but will be assessed as soon as the flood level drops.
- Work at the damaged sea wall at Dawlish, on the Devon coast, is progressing well in 6-hour shifts, in between high tides.
Passengers are advised to check before they travel for the rest of the weekend, either with their operator or at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Officers patrolling the Burrowbridge to Moorland river bank. #somersetfloods http://t.co/otW2YOJOdZ— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
Looking a bit wet between Bridgwater and Taunton! http://t.co/6snswmOQKw— @jsw743 08 February 2014
An update on the main stories:
Further wind and rain is expected to hit the already flooded areas around Somerset. The Met Office is warning against persistent rain on Saturday night and early on Sunday, with wind speeds of up to 80mph.
Train lines between Taunton and Bristol are closed due to the track being underwater between Taunton and Bridgwater. Trains between Taunton and Castle Cary are also cancelled due to flooding.
Severe flood warnings remain in place in Moorland and on the A361 East Lyng to Burrowbridge. The water levels in Moorland raised by 7mm overnight with police warning against the water rising further throughout the day.
A rest centre at Westfield Church in Bridgwater is open 24/7 for victims of the flooding. The rest centre has been so overwhelmed with support from the community that they no longer need any more food and drink donations.
Thanks to all who donated food to the Bridgwater rest centre. They have been overwhelmed with support and have enough food for now.— @SomersetCouncil 08 February 2014
Water levels have risen in Moorland by 7mm overnight with levels continuing to rise.
Sedgemoor District Council are advising that all but essential travel should be avoided as the area is largely inaccessible to normal vehicles.
The rest centre at Westfield Church, West street, Bridgwater is still open on a 24/7 basis.
There is food, drink, showers and toilets available and a children's play space. Domestic pets are accepted (cats need to be in suitable carriers).
If you require advice on the movement of animals (livestock, domestic and/or exotic pets) please call Avon and Somerset Police on 101.
Number for mobile police station at Moorland is 0782 408 3407 #somersetfloods— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
Following a pitch inspection at 11am, the Bridgwater and Albion match today versus North Petherton is going ahead.
Ian Liddell-Grainger, MP for Bridgwater, has re-iterated his stance that the Environment Agency has let the people of Somerset down.
Speaking to the BBC, he said: "The Environment Agency has just failed us on every level.
"The EA people on the ground are superb but, I'm sorry, but we've been let down by London and Lord Smith is head of this.
"If he had any shred of decency he would say I'm really sorry. I've got this wrong. I'll hang my hat and we'll go and get someone in in who can do it.
"On the ground they're working hard. Up in London, I don't know what they're doing."
Tesco is offering to lend farmers trucks to transport their animals.
Tom Hind, Tesco director of agriculture, said: "We know the terrible impact the floods have had on some farmers in Somerset and want to do what we can to help.
"We have heard that some farmers have struggled to find vehicles to deliver the feed they need for their animals, so we're making our truck fleet available to any farmer who needs transportation.
"If you are a farmer in need of support, please call us on 0800 072 6684."
Into the night 7/2/14 Water still rising outside village hall at Moorland #somersetfloods http://t.co/eUbSZ7RTSQ— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
8pm 7/2/14 - water started to come into the village hall at Moorland #somersetfloods http://t.co/4aVonQBr6q— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
10pm 7/2/14 flood water now in hall but we were still having people attend wanting help #somersetfloods http://t.co/unTXm4II9a— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
Mobile police station is in the old school house Moorland - if you need help contact us #somersetfloods— @InspAndyP 08 February 2014
Bridgwater Town's game versus Thatcham has also been called off due to waterlogged pitch.
Taunton Town's game against Bishops Cleeve today has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch.
The club carried out a pitch inspection at 9am today and decided the pitch was unplayable.
Bridgwater and Albion rugby club's game today against North Petherton is subject to a pitch inspection at 11am to see if the game can go ahead.
RT @CMCPower: @CreditonMilling Adam delivering animal feed this morning on the Somerset Levels #keepontrucking http://t.co/14cJgLa3DO— @CreditonMilling 08 February 2014
WHILE there is likely to be a mix of heavy showers and light rain throughout our area today, wind is also likely to be a problem, particularly in coastal areas.
The Met Office says 50mph gusts are expected in Minehead and speeds of around 40mph in Burnham.
Useful numbers for anyone wanting to donate aid to flood victims:
Flood relief fund run by Somerset Community Foundation: 01749 344949.
Food can be taken to the rest centre in Bridgwater but CALL FIRST on 0845 4082540 (8am to 6pm).
Red Cross relief effort in Taunton: 01823 363070.
To offer help to farmers or livestock, call the police on the non-emergency number of 101.
Police say water levels are rising at about 5mm an hour at Moorland and Fordgate this morning.
The area has had rain every day since December 23, 2013.
Our travel feed as of 8.10am. For the latest live travel, click here.
Supt Ian Wylie from @ASPolice says flood waters are still rising in Moorland and Fordgate by 5mm every hour. They expect more flooding.— @bbcsomerset 08 February 2014
A new flood warning is in place along the River Parrett from South Perrott to Thorney.
Up to 17 mm of rainfall fell over the River Parrett during Friday with another 10 mm of rainfall forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
River levels on the River Parrett at Chiselborough and River Parrett at Gawbridge are rising.
Severe flood warnings remain in place for Salt Moor and North Moor including Moorland and on the A361 from East Lyng to Burrowbridge.
The Met Office is warning that frequent heavy showers and some bands of more persistent rain is likely to hit Somerset again today, alongside winds of up to 80mph along coastal areas.
Flooding on the rail lines at Bridgwater means that trains are currently unable to run between Bridgwater, Castle Cary and Taunton.
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Speaking of sweat, the body sweats to cool off. If it runs out of fluid to sweat out, one can faint or -- if a body is truly at 100 percent dehydration -- even die. So, replacing all those liquids becomes crucial.
"Make sure you start hydrating before you feel dehydrated," Sperling said.
When temperatures soar into the 90s, according to Sperling the best time of day to exercise outside is never. If you can, work out in an air-conditioned gym. If you must go outside to exercise, do so early in the morning.
So, to recap: When your lungs tell you the air needs thinning and your pores pour sweat, hydrate before you work out, hydrate while you work out, hydrate after your workout, slow down your workout and remember: Looking cool's less important than staying cool.
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12 U.S. Code § 3407 - Judicial subpena
A Government authority may obtain financial records under section 3402 (4) of this title pursuant to judicial subpena only if—
(1) such subpena is authorized by law and there is reason to believe that the records sought are relevant to a legitimate law enforcement inquiry;
(2) a copy of the subpena has been served upon the customer or mailed to his last known address on or before the date on which the subpena was served on the financial institution together with the following notice which shall state with reasonable specificity the nature of the law enforcement inquiry:
"Records or information concerning your transactions which are held by the financial institution named in the attached subpena are being sought by this (agency or department or authority) in accordance with the Right to Financial Privacy Act of 1978 [12 U.S.C. 3401 et seq.] for the following purpose: If you desire that such records or information not be made available, you must:
"1. Fill out the accompanying motion paper and sworn statement or write one of your own, stating that you are the customer whose records are being requested by the Government and either giving the reasons you believe that the records are not relevant to the legitimate law enforcement inquiry stated in this notice or any other legal basis for objecting to the release of the records.
"2. File the motion and statement by mailing or delivering them to the clerk of the Court.
"3. Serve the Government authority requesting the records by mailing or delivering a copy of your motion and statement to .
"4. Be prepared to come to court and present your position in further detail.
"5. You do not need to have a lawyer, although you may wish to employ one to represent you and protect your rights.
If you do not follow the above procedures, upon the expiration of ten days from the date of service or fourteen days from the date of mailing of this notice, the records or information requested therein will be made available. These records may be transferred to other government authorities for legitimate law enforcement inquiries, in which event you will be notified after the transfer;" and
(3) ten days have expired from the date of service or fourteen days from the date of mailing of the notice to the customer and within such time period the customer has not filed a sworn statement and motion to quash in an appropriate court, or the customer challenge provisions of section 3410 of this title have been complied with.
Source(Pub. L. 95–630, title XI, § 1107,Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3700.)
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By Laurence Frost and Gilles Guillaume
PARIS (Reuters) - French car sales fell 15 percent to their lowest January level in 16 years, as Volkswagen
Registrations in France fell to 124,952 cars last month from 147,046 a year earlier, Paris-based auto industry association CCFA said on Friday.
That was the lowest January total since the 122,320 recorded at the beginning of 1997, as austerity-squeezed household budgets mean consumers are holding back on big purchases.
The data "confirmed rumors that the French passenger car market started 2013 on as weak a note as it exited 2012," London-based Credit Suisse analyst David Arnold said.
Ongoing declines across Europe suggest carmakers will have to cut output by a further 7 percent this year, Arnold said in a note - adding to the excess production capacity that is already racking up deep losses for most volume brands.
Dented by the region's debt crisis, austerity and rising unemployment, European auto sales are at a 17-year low and still falling.
Renault's French car sales fell 7.4 percent in January, holding up better than the market thanks to a 9.9 percent gain for its low-cost Dacia brand, as consumers opted for "crisis cars" such as the no-frills Sandero compact and the Duster sports utility vehicle (SUV).
Struggling domestic rival PSA Peugeot Citroen
Without the benefit of the recently released Renault Clio and Peugeot 208 small car - Europe's December bestseller in its category - the numbers would have been worse for the French.
January's decline was compounded by destocking in December, when automakers used heavy discounts to clear inventory of unsold cars by the end of the year, CCFA spokesman Francois Roudier said.
"But demand is still very weak for small and medium-sized cars and minivans," Roudier said.
French sales by the Volkswagen group, Europe's biggest carmaker, plunged 23.9 percent to 16,846 cars - with the decline accentuated by the comparison with January 2012, an exceptionally strong month for the German giant.
Combined French registrations by General Motors'
French delivery van sales also fell 13.9 percent in January, the CCFA said, leading to a 9.1 percent drop for light vehicle registrations overall.
(Reporting by Laurence Frost and Gilles Guillaume; Editing by Helen Massy-Beresford)


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I want to thank everyone for the lovely support that is continuing since I wrote last weeks post.
I am really struggling right now because I feel like I have been totally betrayed by my body. Please, this is venting and I am not asking for advice on diet or commentary on my food choices, thank you. I would however, love to know how YOU handle the emotional side of this whole thing. How you keep doing the "next right thing" when your body doesn't seem to be responding the way it has in the past.
I weigh myself daily. This has been something that has worked for me in the past, but lately it has been an exercise bordering on mental self abuse. I am still struggling with health problems (and infection that will not go away).. Fortunately, I am recovering well from the surgery I had, and the intense pain I was in before the surgery has been fixed, but for some reason, my body is just not reacting the way I feel it should and I'm just so frustrated. I am fairly active. I walk 3 miles to and from work and I work in my feet all day long. I go up and down stairs all day long at work, but for some reason, I AM GAINING WEIGHT. This morning I sat here and literally felt my body swell up and weighed myself and I am 10 lbs heavier than I was two days ago.
My rational mind knows this is water weight, because there's no way I can gain fat that fast, but it's so frustrating to see the number on the scale and have no idea what to do to change this.
I suppose I should pick a day and time to weigh myself once a week so I don't drive myself crazy with these massive fluctuations.. My hormones are totally out of whack since I don't have any ovaries (that's another horrible health story from my past).. and I am having constant hot flashes and then chills. That's when I notice the bloating the worst.
I think what is so frustrating is what was working soooo well for me in the past is not working anymore. Or I guess that's not fair, since I was walking between 6-12 miles a day and now I'm not. I know why I GAINED the weight over the past several months, but now that I'm back to a more active lifestyle, I'm not sure why I'm STILL gaining.
Things that work against me (But to be fair, I was working with food the entire time I lost weight and had to taste the food I was preparing)
- I have to taste the food I prepare all day long. I cook everything from scratch and season thing and food, especially vegan food requires a lot of tasting, then seasoning then re-tasting to make it really yummy.
- I am only walking 3 miles a day to get to/from work
- I am exhausted when I come home from work after being on feet and walking to do any more exercise. This is probably because I've put on 20 lbs and also because my body is totally 100% depleted from the c-diff and recovering from surgery.


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Wednesday, 25 September 2013
What makes Linux Desktop so Unpopular?
Ever questioned yourself why Linux Desktop is not as widely used as other operating systems such as Windows and Mac? Linux is the one of the most powerful Operating Systems in the world, being open source, and much more. Here's a few points why Linux Desktop may have been left on the shelf.
Linux is Free and Open Source
That means, there's no big business behind it, and there are no companies pumping cash in order to promote it. Non - Technical people simply buy a computer which is eye- catching, probably running Microsoft Windows. They don't care what Operating System it is. I mean, for a non- technical person, why should he care if the computer's running Microsoft Windows or Linux? Microsoft, being a cash pump, advertises Windows so that our newly- bought PCs will be pre-installed with Windows. That way, non technical people may never realize that there are alternatives, and if they do, they would find them unfamiliar. Some people see their computer as a normal home appliance. They just care if it works or not.
Lack of Driver Support
Without being popular, it's understandable that Linux systems don't get much attention from hardware manufacturers. Some Hardware drivers are coded only for Windows or Mac, leaving Linux out of the list, particularly when it comes to gaming hardware. That makes any user, particularly a non technical one very upset, as they may not be able to maximize their PC's full capabilities.
With Windows Vista and above, it's too easy for Windows to install your new devices. Some of us have even lost the idea of acquiring drivers for our specific devices. Everything with Windows is "Plug and Play"
A Less User-Friendly Environment
Versions like Ubuntu have somewhat reached a User - Friendly environment, but still not enough to reach what Windows and MAC have achieved.
Less Software Opportunities
If one tries Linux over Windows, one might have to ask whether the software used on his Windows PC run on Linux, and that is a problem. You are able to find alternative applications for Linux, however not the original application. That way, you might have to adapt to tons of new software which you use everyday, and that is frustrating at first. Moreover, some file types may just not work with alternatives, so you maybe unable to access your work done on Windows.
When we talk about buying software for PC or Games for PC, our mind constantly thinks about Windows. No one considers that the term 'Software for PC' does not mean 'Software for all kinds of Operating Systems that might be Operating on your PC' but it's just for Windows and MAC. If you go to buy a video game, you don't expect it to run on a Linux System.
Linux Communities may be helpful, however not to everyone.
There are loads of Linux communities out there which are willing to help everyone, especially new users. However, they might not realize that new users are too "Non- Technical" people coming from Windows. People who adapted on Windows, find it difficult to use the terminal and the CLI interface. It is why they just then give up and keep using Operating Systems like Windows.
But is Linux Desktop that unpopular?
On a PC? Yes it is. Linux only holds about 2% of the desktop Operating Systems share.
Some of us use a Linux System without even noticing. On Mobile Devices, Android is practically a Linux OS, holding a market share of about 55%. So now we know that if efforts are doubled on Desktop PC Linux, just like the efforts made to bring up Android, Linux may be able to start competing with other Operating Systems.
What do you think?
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- Anonymous25 September 2013 09:50
Are you stoned, you quote figures as if FACT the FACT is that know one knows what the precentage of desktops are in FACT running linux as linux is a kernel not an OS!ReplyDeleteReplies
Cannot understand your English. Sorry. I guess I'm not the only one stoned.Delete
- Anonymous25 September 2013 12:24
I am going to guess that English is not your first language.ReplyDeleteReplies
"is that know one knows" What the hell is this?Delete
It's not that difficult to figure out what he ment: "no one knows" ... but after your first paragraph I have to agree with him. Ever had a closer look at the members page of the Linux Foundation? http://www.linuxfoundation.org/about/members ... no big business ... aha ...ReplyDelete
Maybe you worded it wrong but this article is very counterproductive as it is spreading FUD.
P.S: I'm not a native speaker as well to prevent some more language rant ...Replies
I'm not a native speaker either, just to clear things out:)Delete
I'm also available for criticism so you are welcome to comment when you like. I just did not understand what he meant.
The Linux Foundation is different issue from what we are talking about. The Linux Foundation is a non-profit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. It holds a different scope, as companies like Microsoft earn their living out of Windows.. whilst these companies are not investing in Linux just as Microsoft invest in Windows.
One of the main points about the article is not to make anyone try Linux, but to let any Linux enthusiast, developer know what might be the problem (According to my opinion, anyways). I face the same excuses everyday for people not using Linux, all of which have problems going round these points.Delete
If all developers, enthusiasts etc, wake up and see what problems Linux Desktop might have, we might be able to solve the problem
I hope you Understand what I mean.. thanks for your comment.. Much appreciated :)Delete
Wrong: Microsoft's Chash cow is actually Office that is run on Windows. And because they are feeling the pressure of the declining PC sales they are going massive towards the cloud. But most people don't even need Word - they would be well suited with the functionality of Abiword - the problem is they don't know.Delete
Big Business: IBM announced they are investing 1 billion in Linux on their own system. It is the beauty of Linux that people free themselves from Microsoft's shackles. There is very Big Business with Linux - maybe very wrong worded in the article.
less user friendly: Have you seen Windows 8? There are so many opportunities Desktop-wise that you can find something for everyone. That people don't like change explains perfectly why they hate Windows 8. Linux would mean change as well. Again: people don't know and have their doubts.
Games: Seen Steam announcements lately?
Drivers: agreed but even NVIDIA moves forward now. And there are products that are easier to use under Linux than Windows (3G sticks for example).
Users don't like CLI: Don't use it. I'm not starting Firefox via CLI ... it is still in the heads of people that Linux = CLI and articles like that don't help because it is simply wrong. It's 2013 and not 1998.
I think: More than 90% of the users are happy with Firefox, Chrome, Thunderbird, VLC, Shtowell/Digikam, GIMP, LibreOffice etc. - but they don't know and are scared. If we continue to tell them they are right to have their doubts nothing will ever change.
I'm not saying that Linux on the Desktop is perfect and there is a lot of space for improvement. But the majority of Windows users are in case of a problem as helpless as they would use Linux.
It is a problem that there are so many forks and so on. This diversity is a curse as well. But it doesn't affect somebody too much that wants to visit facebook, type a letter or send an email. Most people aren't interested what's going on behind the curtain.
Some if not most of the points you mentioned, I put them under another post :)Delete
and most of other posts.. Maybe the wording in the title is a bit wrong.
I agree with you that this year it seems that Linux is doing big improvements! Such as the ones you mentioned.. All in all we seem to agree in all aspects.
As you might notice, I'm a Linux enthusiast myself, but as I said earlier, I wish to point out what problems I encounter everyday especially in my line of work, so that maybe other developers may think about it and improve it in all aspects.
However, with reference to your points, please do read what I have written in the above link. It practically sums up what you said.
Thanks again for your comment.
- Anonymous26 September 2013 11:02
All your conclusions are invalid (and that's putting it mildly).
All the problems you think Linux has... are not problems per
se, but perpetuated misconceptions by Windows users that
would have loved to see Linux, as a "1-click does everything
for you without the users worrying their little brains about anything and for free" kind of solution.
I can analyse each of your points and prove to you that they
are invalid but that would be a loooong reply.
You also fail to state any possible solutions. Overall I find this article condemning Linux instead of helping it. And the
internet is full of those mind you.
Time for a different approach.Replies
Dear Anon,Delete
I would not consider these as 'problems' but facing reality. If Windows Users like "1- click does everything", then there should be an option to compete with Windows as it is.
If you fail to see what is wrong, you never get anything right. If you never criticize and ask for an unbiased opinion you will never discover what your problem is. I have read tons of articles and all point out some if not all of the points below.
There's a difference between to condemn and to criticize or to point out what is really happening and why people don't choose Linux. If people like you think that Linux is perfect, (Or any other things/issues) one might like, then they have a serious problem. It's with mistakes that we learn how to develop better solutions.
That's my approach. Thanks for your comment
What a tired rehash of all the classic tropes. There is only one reason why Linux hasn't conquered the desktop. OEM's and ISV's have tailored their business around Windows and they see no (additional) profit in switching to Linux (yet). So practically all the market gets on the shelf is PC's preloaded with Windows.ReplyDelete
MS spent the better part of two decades cementing their position as the "go to" platform, with legal and illegal means. The world has at some point accepted this and now a massive indrustry has Windows at its foundation. It will take a few decades to erode that mountain of Windows dependent hardware, software and (most importantly) Windows trained personnel.
It's that personnel, that makes their bread and butter off of being Windows knowledgable, who will fight the transistion to Linux tooth and nail, as it undermines their postion in the spiderweb of Windows based business. This group will need to fade naturally, before new groups with a different agenda can start pushing Linux in to the mainstream. Consumers use what they are given and businesses use what is being pushed the most. For now that is Windows. Tomorrow? It might be Linux.
- Anonymous26 September 2013 17:59
this article is very flame-attractiveReplyDelete
Guys.. chill.. I am only pointing these out for Linux developers to work out on them, I am in favour of Linux, not against.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous26 September 2013 19:10
Applications are the main reason the average person does not use a Linux based distro in lieu of Microsoft Windows or Apple's OSX. I've been in IT for 17 years and I've seen it time and time again. OS2, BeOs and now Linux. If a user is not willing to use an alternative application (LibreOffice vs MS Office, BricsCad vs AutoCad, FrontAccounting vs Quickbooks, etc.) then they will stay with what runs their 'beloved' apps. I switched off of MSDOS in the early 90's to OS2, when OS2 Warp failed, went back to Windows, tried BeOs but there weren't enough good alternative apps, and finally switched to a Linux based distro in late 2000. After struggling for months I finally was able to let go of MS Windows and have enjoyed superb stability for over a decade. Most people won't bother struggling to learn something new. They would rather stick to what they know, no matter how poor the product is.ReplyDeleteReplies
If users want to use their favorite applications they can use WINE or its frontend PlayOnLinux. For commercial support there also is Crossover Linux which is a commercial version of WINE. As far as I know there is no equivalent of Crossover for Windows that will run Linux desktop applications... (some of them do get ported to Windows anyway... surprise surprise).Delete
WINE et al don't always work the way it's supposed to but for the most part it does the trick and gets updated quite frequently.
It's a good way to introduce users to alternatives and the idea of using alternatives for those sticking to their favorite applications.
Wine is not a great alternative unless the app works perfectly. A virtual machine is better at running aplications, but clumsy. I've tried converting clients but most of the time a certain app causes a problem, Citrix 'Goto Meeting", QuickBooks Pro, Adobe CSx, AutoCad, etc. I've tried, meaning spending hundreds of hours in my career trying to give clients a Linux distro as an alternative. I've had a handful of successes and several failures. Users must be willing to let go of Windows or OSX apps.Delete
Wine does not work well with all applications especially .NETDelete
Linux doesn't have good marketing, which costs money. Most Linux distributions are marketed based on their Brand, but a brand is only as good as the marketing behind it, which costs money. Big Businesses use Linux all the time, on their Servers, on their Phones, in their gadgets; they trust Linux, but just don't commonly use the Linux Desktop by their office staff, because the staff hasn't been marketed too, which costs money. It's okay with the few personal in the know, because the staff's software costs are still a fraction of the employee costs, and to the Big Corporation, that is all manageable. To market the Linux Desktop, the Linux Brand needs to be promoted before distribution brands, which likely won't be enticing to potential new users, because that distributions brand hasn't been marketed, which costs money.ReplyDelete
Market Linux like this: Tout the strengths of Linux, how it differs, rather than how its the same as Windows or Mac but a cheapskates alternative. Consumers aren't cheapskates, they prefer to own things with costs associated with them, the higher the monetary costs reflects a higher value of the product they own, which reflects to their own psychological self worth, cheap or expensive, we prefer to wear a Rolex to a $3 watch, not because the product has better value, but the consumer perceives that they themselves have greater value when wearing the Rolex, simply because it costs more, and fewer will be able to also wear one.
Tout that the menu of distributions is vast, and not just with a "Professional" or "Home" edition. Tout that you don't have to purchase a Professional Edition to avoid being spammed with popups from advertisers asking you to register for this and that, preparing to make another purchase for the laptop.
Every distribution should help market the Linux Brand, via showcasing the Linux trademark icon, the Penguin, which always does one thing in common, access at least the shutdown menu that all distributions have, plus any other menu options they'd like to include. This gets the user to click the Penguin at least once every power cycle.
Lastly, FOSS needs to be pushed in the public schools, and when it doesn't, vocally ask why there isn't legislation that requires public schools to teach FOSS aspects to students taking general computer courses, and then complain about the tax dollars being wasted paying tribute to corporations selling consumer products that consumers should choose, rather than public products that tax payers can actually own and rewrite within the public sphere. Tax payers don't like to waste money, because when waste money, they are not getting a psychological reward owning something with costs, that reflects their superiority as persons. In the public spear, at public schools, and in government offices, where the Tax Payers purchase products, then Linux can win, if we as Tax Payers are louder than Salespersons selling the consumer goods to Staffs that purchases consumer software for everyone else, making them feel superior, which costs money.Replies
COMPLETLEY AGREE. At least someone knowing that the post is about Linux Desktop not Linux per se.Delete
Someone finally knows what I mean about big businesses not pumping money.
- Anonymous27 September 2013 19:21
Regarding schools, I think the Raspberry Pi has a good chance of making a splash there. Let's face it, this generation is pretty much toast as far as significant and conscious acceptance of FOSS goes. Might as well focus on the next round of users before they turn into media consuming drones.Delete
- Anonymous26 September 2013 23:05
I have been in the field since dos 1.0 and worked on various OS. I have a dual boot machine windows 7 and fedora. I cannot get rid of windows because of two major applications EXCEL 2010 and Sony Vegas. This BS about openoffice and libre is a complete joke. The kind of analytical work I do in excel with VBA is impossible to move to libreoffice or openoffice. Linux and the major applications have had more than 10 years to improve and beat Microsoft and they have not done that! It took Apple to be disruptive in the mobile arena to get the rest of the companys to wakeup.ReplyDeleteReplies
That's what I mean exactly when talking about Alternative applications. You may find an alternative to Excel / Vegas but not the actual software, thus it may not have the same features or work in a different manner!Delete
I can basically answer the initial question with one word: "inertia." Most people don't even know that Linux exists (although I've been surprised recently by how much that is starting to change). People continue to use what they are familiar with until they have a reason to change.ReplyDelete
Lately I have see quite a bit more Linux usage from people using it to refresh old computers that are still quite usable with a Linux distribution on them as opposed to the original Windows. To me the greater awareness of Linux I have been seeing recently can't help but be coupled with an increase in Linux usage.
Incidentally, Linux is more of a "plug and play" operating system than Windows ever has been. It's only recently that I've seen Windows start to be any good at that at all. The plug and play capabilities of Windows still aren't as smooth as Linux.
However, with new hardware you are more likely to run into devices that don't immediately work in Linux, while at least there will be a driver disc for Windows even if the device is too new to have its driver automatically located. On the other hand, an old peripheral is more likely not to work at all in a new version of Windows no matter what you do.
Incidentally, I also disagree about Linux being less user friendly. The operating environment in Linux is so diverse that it almost can't help but be friendly. However, it being so diverse also makes it so you could argue that it can't help but not be friendly. That is, the diversity, flexibility, and power can be intimidating to people who are used to only one type of environment. Most of those people, however, could be accommodated with XFCE or KDE.Replies
I've had hardware which I've spent ages trying to find Linux drivers for. However they work like a charm on Windows Vista and later versions of Windows. You are right about older Hardware though. I might have missed mentioning that.Delete
With regards to "inertia." , I am soon thinking of publishing a post with this topic. Probably this week. Stay tuned if you're interested and thanks for your comment :)
- Anonymous26 September 2013 23:33
The reason is it competing against one of the most entrenched and well funded monopolys in the history of the planet earth ...ReplyDelete
You are uninformed about driver support, if you spent a few min researching you would find that the linux kernel supports more devices than any operating system on the planet. Look at the hundreds of companys contributing to the kernel the large majority of contributions are .... drivers.
Likewise your user-friendliness observation is spurious by any objective measure something like unity is a user friendly as windows or osx. The issue is large installed bases not wanting to learn anything new, essentially you and many other equate familiarity with user friendliness. Try this with a child who has not been using windows for 10 years, they don't complain when they use linux.
Regarding video games, in 2013 I actually do expect games to support Linux. Lucky Gabe Newel agrees with me.Replies
With regards to hardware compatibility I agree that I might have mislead people to the wrong conclusions with bad wording. I should have said that Linux is compatible, however you might need to spend time searching for drivers, whilst Windows installs them automatically.Delete
With regards to Gaming you should watch my SteamOS post :)
Lack of driver support => Partly. Can be easily avoided by taking care just a little of compatibility or just order a linux compatible device (works with most major vendors).ReplyDelete
Less user friendly environment => Simply not true. And as you can have different environments, for differently thinking people also everyone can get something they like.
Less software opportunities => Depends on the field of application. Really coming into effect only for branch specific software.
Helpful communities => Quality of support is FAR BETTER (in the sense of quality of responses) on Linux forums than on Windows related forums.
Linux Desktop unpopular => Yes, mostly because Windows still there because of historical reasons and unflexible vendors and unflexible users, but not because Linux is worse than Windows. But time will come. On the server side Linux already won.
@Juergen I was going to reply, but you took the words out of my mouth and did a better job. =pReplyDelete
- Anonymous28 September 2013 06:39
Not an informed writer.ReplyDeleteReplies
Or maybe you just didn't notice the word 'desktop' in the title?Delete
Wine is not a great alternative unless the app works perfectly. A virtual machine is better at running aplications, but clumsy. I've tried converting clients but most of the time a certain app causes a problem, Citrix 'Goto Meeting", QuickBooks Pro, Adobe CSx, AutoCad, etc. I've tried, meaning spending hundreds of hours in my career trying to give clients a Linux distro as an alternative. I've had a handful of successes and several failures. Users must be willing to let go of Windows or OSX apps.ReplyDelete


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