What makes Linux great?

[Daniel Siemens]

1)       Not having to reboot for a lot of simple changes.  Windows has
made a lot of improvements here, but the start and stop functions, and
even the end task options don't cut all the way.   There needs to be a
equivalent to the kill -9  forcible option.   

2)       A more common location for configuration information such as
/etc in Linux.  I know that Microsoft doesn't use much for just files
but it would be nice is if it was a config file it would be in a config
file directory.

3)       An operating system that does not take an 15mins to start.

4)       When changing permissions on files, the changes should be fast,
real fast.   

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-kclug at marauder.illiana.net
[mailto:owner-kclug at marauder.illiana.net] On Behalf Of Michael Surkan
Sent: Friday, December 19, 2003 4:03 PM
To: kclug at kclug.org
Subject: What makes Linux great?

 

I am a program manager at Microsoft doing some research around how we
can improve our operating systems. My goal is to help us identify
capabilities, improvements, and features that Microsoft should be
focusing on to help our customers over the next 5 years or so.

 

I am particularly interested in hearing from Linux users, and get their
input about what they feel should be the priorities. In particular, I
would like to better understand what it is that makes Linux and Open
Source solutions so useful for you.

 

If you would be willing to take a survey I have put together, please
write me at lnq at microsoft.com.

 

Thanks,

Michael Surkan

 

P.S. I did confirm with Jason Clinton that it was ok to post this note.