On 16/11/2002 21:26, "Alan Sargent" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> 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.
The idea will be a massive failure. New users + cheap hardware + having to
deal with a new OS = disaster. How many people do you know who would buy
hardware at Walmart would want to deal with installing a Linux distro LOL!
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Best,
Greg Burkman
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"Make choices that mean less convenience today in order to have liberty
tomorrow."
-- Dan Gillmore
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