From: Adam Flinton 

Tony Ingenoso wrote:
> Dream on.
>
> The Linux drivers and kernel design are in no shape whatsoever to deliver
> glitchless sound and video. Examine them yourself - I have.  There are no
> notions at all about latency and interrupt response standards.  This is the
> reason why Windows can do it somewhat well - MS has some standards and
> enforces them if you want your driver in the product.  Nobody enforces any
> standards of this sort on Linux.
>

Ah right so you're somehow thinking that std users want to do cutting edge
gaming ? If so get a an Xbox or Playstation & don't waste your time
with a pc. However I can't see the UK gov keen on making all it's employees
into cutting edge gamers.


> Anything can do spreadsheets and email - including the existing systems the
> UK govt has in place.
>
>

Which is the point. Heeeelllloooo.....echoooo echooooo

You want "good enough functionality" + low h/w costs/uses std h/w
+ low vulnerability to viruses etc. AKA "Does the job, costs me (&
thus the taxpayer) less".


Gee "good enough" is what got the pc where it is. Since when has
the pc itself been in a shape to deliver glitchless sound & video?


Adam

> "Adam Flinton"  wrote in message
> news:4298b69c$1{at}w3.nls.net...
>
>>Again nope. ...music, videos etc. are all fully catered for.
>
>

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