From 6fa43a340094b465882146a31a714a5552aed37a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nathaniel Beaver Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2014 09:25:40 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Minor cleanup. --- why-linux-is-better.rst | 37 ++++++++++++++++++++++++------------- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 13 deletions(-) diff --git a/why-linux-is-better.rst b/why-linux-is-better.rst index 76d8610..31e5219 100644 --- a/why-linux-is-better.rst +++ b/why-linux-is-better.rst @@ -16,23 +16,26 @@ Objective reasons to prefer Linux to Windows Introduction ++++++++++++ -"Linux is stable and reliable." +"Linux is more stable and reliable." -"Linux is secure and private." +"Linux is more secure and private." "Linux is faster and less bloated." -"Linux is flexible and customizable." +"Linux is more flexible and customizable." + +"Linux gives you more control over your computer." Stop it. -Claims like these are vague and wishy-washy, -and they often cite anecdotes and hearsay as evidence. -They lead to `endless debates`_ that are impossible to resolve, -It is easy to opine about one's preferred operating system, -but harder to give objective, concrete examples. +Clichés like these are vague and wishy-washy, +and they rely mainly on anecdotes and hearsay. +They cause `endless, unnecessary debates`_ and make a muddle of the facts. -.. _endless debates: http://linux.slashdot.org/ +.. _endless, unnecessary debates: http://linux.slashdot.org/ + +It's easy to opine about one's preferred operating system, +but harder to give objective, concrete examples. With the caveat that both Windows and Linux are moving targets, this document describes some specific technical reasons to prefer using Linux as a desktop operating system. @@ -184,7 +187,11 @@ This is `not a flaw in NTFS`_ or Windows per se, but in the `non-Unicode version .. _have not done so: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/bclteam/archive/2007/02/13/long-paths-in-net-part-1-of-3-kim-hamilton.aspx This problem can be avoided by using Unicode versions of the API calls, -but many applications (e.g. Windows Explorer, Powershell) have not done so. +but many applications (e.g. `Windows Explorer`_, `.NET` and `consequently Powershell`_) have not done so. + +.. _Windows Explorer: https://www.gibixonline.com/post/2009/08/23/Explorer-still-limited-by-MAX_PATH +.. _.NET: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/bclteam/archive/2007/02/13/long-paths-in-net-part-1-of-3-kim-hamilton.aspx +.. _consequently Powershell: https://connect.microsoft.com/PowerShell/feedback/details/276235/path-length-limitations Of course, most OS restrictions are `not an issue in well-written software`_. Maybe Windows paths `are long enough`_. @@ -822,10 +829,14 @@ Public bug trackers. -------------------- Windows and proprietary software in general do not usually maintain a public bug tracker, -although `there are exceptions`_. -Software companies have strong incentives to keep their issue tracking systems internal due to things like customer confidentiality, security, and public relations. +although `there`_ `are`_ `exceptions`_. +Software companies have strong incentives to keep their issue tracking systems internal due to things like customer confidentiality, +security, +and public relations. -.. _there are exceptions: http://fold.it/portal/node/986241 +.. _there: https://connect.microsoft.com/ +.. _are: https://bugbase.adobe.com/ +.. _exceptions: http://fold.it/portal/node/986241 As a result, it can be hard to for a user to discern if their problem is shared by others,