On Sun, 2006-02-12 at 12:13 +1300, Christopher Sawtell wrote: > he problem is that one of the main advantages which > Linux offers is a negative, i.e. I doesn't catch all the Windows > viruses, > worms and trojans . See:- > > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4696532.stm > > Horrific isn't it? The problem is that the infections and infestations > are > invisible to the Joe Sixpack user to whom it will almost impossible > to > sell the negative which he can't see.
These days I try to work on three angles: The accountant angle: Licence fees cost more to enforce than pay. Use something that doesn't demand licence fees. The project manager angle: Linux allows power users to reconfigure their desktop to suit their individual requirements. This makes them more productive, and yet retains compatibility between users. The "pool" manager angle: Everyone in the "pool" uses a simple interface to do repetitive, simple tasks. Why waste a Microsoft licence on them? Give newbies a pre-configured Linux box instead and phase out the unwanted costs. Joanna Sixpack just isn't interested in Linux until she can get her favourite games on it. Do not concern yourself with her. This is a games market issue. Vik :v) -- Vik Olliver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Olliver Family
