What to tell 13 year old kids about Linux and Open Source?

[Stan Goodman]

On Monday 10 January 2011 13:44:11 Justin wrote:
> 13yr old?  I'd emphasize that Linux doesn't host spyware either by
> infection, trojan or the manufacturers.  So it's less likely to record
>  your porn browsing habits. (hey it worked for IE8)
> 
> I might also point out that Windows is what grumpy adults are forced to
>  use in their offices. And the people changing the world over in The
>  Valley, are using Linux.
> 
> Teens also spend an inordinate amount of time fantasizing that they are
> special, and that anything they don't have limits.  Point out that in
>  Linux they can learn every detail, nuance and control it, and the
>  world will reward them for this.  But in Windows, their is a limit
>  they are ALLOWED to learn before working for MS.
> 
> Sizzle, not the Steak?
> 
> On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 8:35 AM, Gabor Szabo <szabgab at gmail.com> wrote:

Justin has hit on the most powerful point, i.e. being different from 
adults like their fuddy-duddy parents. "Hey, kids! Be the first on your 
block to have a good reason to talk down to your old man!"  It's 
irresistable.

-- 
Stan Goodman
Qiryat Tiv'on
Israel