A Linux User's Take on the New iPhone

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The discussion centers around a critique of a commercial that is perceived as absurd, emphasizing that an operating system does not educate people—information does. The conversation shifts to the prevalence of Linux in various environments, with users expressing their experiences with different Linux distributions while moving away from traditional operating systems like Windows. There is a humorous suggestion about what a Linux-themed advertisement might look like, featuring Richard Stallman in a comedic scenario. Additionally, one participant mentions their efforts to install Ubuntu on an old laptop, highlighting the ongoing interest in Linux among users.
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I think it this is far more than an ad. By the way, does anyone here use linux?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwL0G9wK8j4
 
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I think it is an absurd commercial.

An operating system does not educate people information does.
 
Nice :approve: . We've pretty much a "win-free" lab nowadays, couple of solaris & sgi machines but rest run linux (various flavors of course, keeping it standard would be boring).
 
So what would the linux version of the mac/PC guy ad look like?
As they discuss herbal tea and Vista, Richard Stallman descends like a ninja on a wire behind them and chops them both in half with a katana? http://xkcd.com/225/
 
Wha wha what? Linux...ad? Ha ha...

I'm in the process of making an old laptop of mine run Ubuntu, btw.
 
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