Re: [SLUG] Wall-to-wall Windows

[O Plameras <oscarp@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

David Guest wrote:

> Is operating system vilification permited under the NSW 
> anti-vilification laws?
> http://smh.com.au/articles/2005/02/14/1108229893549.html
>
> Really, someone should take the IT section of SMH to task over this 
> sort of crap.



I do not consider this  vilification of Open Systems or Unix/Linux. 

This is a classic case where the *3Ms* failed to mix successfully. The 
3Ms being:

1. *Men* - IT staff  are short in understanding,  experience, 
comprehension, and training.
This is evident by the blame being directed only at Machines. No mention 
of Men and
Management. It will be interesting to know what qualifications and 
experiences do the
IT staff have.

2. *Machines* - Computer Hardware, Solaris, Unix, Linux, and Apps Software
totally relies on Men as to whether it will work as intended or fall 
short of objectives.
We know Open Systems machines and software work but at this site it did not.

3. *Management* - Level of IT management skills available at this site 
is certainly low.
Management structure and decision making processes, etc. will be curious 
items of
interest.

Just think about one of the problems: being unable to register a user 
quickly. It is a basic
and rudimentary service in an installation.  Management failure is what 
this appears to
me.