On Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:30:01 -0700, John Smith
wrote:

I can't do it if I don't have the source code nor the compiler.

But that's the point, Howard:

All the thing the Linux types blather on about are the ones for which
you can get the source codes and the compilers.

:-)


Bingo! The number one reason linux is superior, anyone can write apps
for it without purchasing anything ... indeed, if linux doesn't support
your app, you can even go the OS source and make it do so.

No, only people who have the know-how and willingness to write their
own drivers can do so. Which is a very small subset of those who use
computers.

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