Re: [OFFTOPIC] 2 Questions about Linux

Linux-Kernel Mail Account (kernel@whitestar.soark.net)
Mon, 2 Feb 1998 13:27:22 -0500 (EST)


On Mon, 2 Feb 1998, Perry Harrington wrote:

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> Second question:
>

> Does free software have "brand loyalty"? Does RedHat keep existing
> customers because they are RedHat loyal or because it's a technically
> superior product? (That was just an example, not a specific
> taste/preference) In other words, do people choose one free software
> product over another because it's a superior item, or because they have
> a sense of loyalty to that product?

Kosh answer: Yes.
More detaled answer: There is personal prefrance, the fact that one person
thinks that joe's it better then phil's and another who thinks that its
tho other way around, the people who think that joe knows best no matter
what, the people that stick with what they know, etc etc etc.

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> Your opinions are solicited.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Perry

Hope this helps..
Zephaniah E, Hull
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