--- Bob Crandell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Good.  I find that the general population is less reluctant to switch if the
> new
> one looks, acts and feels like the old one.

except evolution runs under linux, which, to the general populace, means
technobabble and gurus and knowledge about computers and a learning curve. 
something they may not want to invest time and energy into.  also, with the
wealth of window managers out there, X is not going to behave the same way on a
different computer.  think of the supposed "hurdles" that a new user has to
face.  it's not as easy as "your e-mail program will act the same!"

honestly, try getting my sister to switch to mandrake.  she's using '95 right
now.  even after i explained the benefits, including a speed boost, the answer
was "i don't want to spend my time on the computer.  i just want it to work." 
(here she may be jaded because her brother is always having troubles with
linux...)

is there a *nix mail program with the look and feel of eudora?  not like i need
it, i use webmail, but just out of curiosity.

=====
Justin Bengtson  @euglug=(v+ e- eug++ bsd? gnu++ s++)
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

"i called some kid 'b' the other day.  it's the price
you pay for living hip-hop every day of your life."
Jerry (from the Point Blank Rangers)

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