On 12 Dec 2002, Arko Provo Mukherjee wrote: > > The disc allows new users can try out Open Source software (OSS) in the comfort > > of their own, familiar operating system, rather than having to take the drastic > > step of reformatting their hard drive to install Linux or BSD. > > Don't they think Linux is much better.
It is too much of a jump all at once for a large number of people. I have noted this in my advocacy that you simply can't change too much on a persons computer all at once (unless they are purchasing a brand-new computer). Having FLOSS software that runs on Microsoft Windows is extremely useful to allow people to get more familiar with the new software sector in smaller steps. --- Russell McOrmond, Internet Consultant: <http://www.flora.ca/> Any 'hardware assist' for communications, whether it be eye-glasses, VCR's, or personal computers, must be under the control of the citizen and not a third party. -- http://www.flora.ca/russell/ -- To unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the body "unsubscribe ilug-cal" and an empty subject line. FAQ: http://www.ilug-cal.org/node.php?id=3
