Thanks, Keith..
No need, I used wget instead... another advantage for Linux, eh...
Thanks for the information so far, it will come in highly useful..
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Keith Vasallo wrote:
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Jean,
Firstly, call me Keith lol
I know for a fact that Knoppix works with projectors, I've used it in
presentations with infocus and HP projectors at 1024*768.
Official ATI driver site:
https://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&folderID=27
I hear a lot of users complaining about ATI drivers though.
The link works for me... Would you like me to send it as an attachment
to your address?
Rgds,
Keith
Jean Azzopardi wrote:
Thanks, Mr Vassalo. I was aware of the points you made, but still,
they are excellent points to come up with. And of course, I will
include the negative points, and a few screenshots. I was also
thinking about distributing Knoppix Cds.
Does anyone know if Knoppix as a live cd works with a projector?
Also, does anyone know about the state of ATI glx drivers?
Actually the link doesn't work, but following back led me to a list
of articles, which will come very useful.
Thanks..
Keith Vassallo wrote:
Hi Jean, You should probably mention the following points
1) Linux has a better security record, when compared to Windows.
The way in which permissions are handled, coupled with the fact
that few users run their OS as root, makes Linux a safer choice
2) If you can live without support, Linux is more economical (in
fact, it's free) 3) For computer students, Linux is great. Anyone
can release a program to an active open-source community, and for
more aspiring C programmers, taking a look at the kernel source
code can be educational. (something I did once, then went binge
drinking).
Unless you want your presentation to be biased, I would mention
some negative points too:
1) Linux is still harder to use is some situations 2) Linux lacks
support for some exotic hardware. Although, explain that this is
the manufacturer's fault for not providing drivers. Also mention
that big names such as HP, Epson and Nvidia already provide Linux
drivers for their products. You should refer to Ramon's Excellent
article about Linux for students:
http://www.linux.org.mt/downloads/linux4students.pdf
Be sure to include plenty of screenshots too, some people still
have the impression that Linux is command-line only.
If you're on a big budget, why not give everyone an Ubuntu Live
CD?
Regards, Keith
On Tuesday 04 October 2005 16:35, Jean Azzopardi wrote:
Hi guys, Jean here. I have a presentation about Linux for my
computing class in sixth form, and it is about whether it can
beat MS Windows. I'd like it if you can help me out, you know,
suggest features of Linux which are not available in Windows,
advantages and the like..or point out some sites.
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