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Re: What is Linux and why is it so popular?

Erik Jan <Erik@xxxxxxxxx> writes:

> Mart van de Wege had de volgende lumineuze gedachte op 04-01-09 14:28:
>
>>
>> Yes, even if they show Microsoft share dropping. Any statistics quoted
>> should be assumed to be lies unless the source gives you access to the
>> raw data and methodology used.
>>
>
> This is in contravention of all normal dialogue and a most important
> juridical principle: Nobody needs to prove that what he says is true,
> the other side must prove it is a lie. All one says is presumed to be
> true unless proven otherwise.
>

Don't be stupid; this is science, not law. In science, he who states a
thing must prove it.

'Lies, damned lies, and statistics' didn't come out of nowhere.

Mart

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--- AJS, quoting an uncertain source.

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