Instructions to unsubscribe from this list at the end of the message - --------------------------------------------------------------------- I think that the problem (?) is that:
a) Windows has become even more attractive to the general public, especially with the cheap give away prices to students. Basically Lm2.50 or so for XP makes it on par with Linux. Students will go on to become the developers, administrators, and most importantly - teachers - of the future. b) No matter what is claimed, Linux does *not* offer the same functionality and user friendliness as Windows. Star Office is good, etc. but MS Office is undoubtedly better. If you are the kind of person who uses Latex, etc. then Linux will seem attractive but if you are a beginner, Windows or Mac OS still seems a better choice. c) There is a general lack of support for Linux in Malta. More ppl simply are more familiar with Windows or Mac OS. Even things like connecting your PC to ADSL or your digital camera using Linux sometimes can be a pain - and novice users simply won't bother the hassle. d) As a developer I feel that Linux is extremely good for hosting systems and other mission critical software, etc. But on the other hand, for the novice user it simply does not cut it. And undoubtedly, there still is a wider range of software available for Windows than there is for Linux. Cheers, (and sorry for sounding negative) Angelo Dalli - ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: Mario Debono <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tue Sep 16 15:54:42 2003 Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2003 14:09:47 +0200 >Instructions to unsubscribe from this list at the end of the message >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >I was just wondering how do you get people to try out new technology. I just >tried to convince two of my friends to install Linux on their new PC's >instead of dishing out LM75 for XP and they both refused! > >What's the secret? > >Mario > >--------------------------------------------------------------------- >You received this message because you are subscribed to the linux >mailing list. If you do not wish to continue receiving this mailing >list, please send a mail message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] >containing only the text "unsubscribe linux" >--- >[This E-mail was scanned for spam and viruses by NextGen.net.] > > ________________________________________________________________ Sent through the WebMail system at maltalinks.com - --------------------------------------------------------------------- You received this message because you are subscribed to the linux mailing list. If you do not wish to continue receiving this mailing list, please send a mail message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing only the text "unsubscribe linux" ------------------------------
