> Now don't get me wrong I love linux and have been with Mandrake since > v6.0 though I must say in my opinion v9.0 is not one of it's best, > perhaps, sorry, definately a bit hasty with this release! > > Anyway the point is I've just upgraded my windows98 to XP and I must > admit in all fairness for the desktop, "I know nothing of computers," > average user, XP is better. > > Now before I get flamed let me explain. I run a small 500mhz Athlon with > 64mg memory but for speed and effeiciency XP is by far the fastest. My > Md9 is a minimal installation (although having most of the HD) but still > pales in comparison to XP even when a large number of apps are working. > With XP I boot and hey-presto I'm logging in with Md9 I can make a brew > etc etc. (well not literally but you get the point) > > I beleive that as far as the end user is concerned speed is the most > important factor. Not how much software is free or that linux is more > stable and reliable. The average user wants speed. You click on an > icon and up pops the application IMMEDIATELY!!! With XP even my little > 500 acheives this performance but alas (and I mean that with a heavy > heart) Md9 is a slow monolith beleiving that placing god knows how many > apps into their installation cd's will convert new customers. > > > Just my thought > > Andrew
Hey, why would anyone flame you?! You like XP - enjoy it! I personally feel a deep aversion to MS and anything it produces and stands for. But that's my choice. Keep an eye on Linux though :-) you might change your mind again one day, no? Cheers, Andrei Linux-Mandrake 9 (Dolphin) Mandrake Club Silver Member Registered Linux user: 226850 Registered Linux computer: 183163
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