At 07:59 PM 16/11/02 -0800, in2palmtrees in2palmtrees-at-yahoo.com wrote: >Doesn't sound like much of a viable alternative to >Windows if it is that unstable (as stated by your >previous post) and costs that much. I don't think >they'll get much converts.
The idea is not so much "converts" as new users. The main feature is that it is installed on the PC out of the box and there is support. Thus no configuration hell of finding drivers for your devices. Also, it is cheaper than the same hardware with Windows installed. (Of course cynics say it's a way to sell "naked PCs", as MS likes to call them, so people can install their unused/bootleg Windows systems.) There are many caveats about running true Windows software under emulation, however it does include Star Office, the commercial sibling of Open Office, which is very stable as native Linux app. And if users get involved they can easily install any other Linux over it. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
