Skinky wrote:
>
> I fix other people's PC problems for a living, specifically Windows
> problems... no shortage of work there might I add ;-) . After seeing Linux
> pop up more and more on the net I thought it was time for me to learn
> something about this 'cool OS'. I can see more New Zealanders getting into
> Linux very soon, especially since M$ are using NZ as the guinea pig for
> their rip-off licensing scheme.
>
> Once I get the hang of Mandrake, I'll try a few other flavours and then
> hopefully I might be able to get other people interested enough to try Linux
> as well. Although, I must say, that most of the people I help can barely
> manage with Winblows so I figure the majority will shy away from Linux.
> Only time will tell.
>
> Will keep the list posted in due course as to the "general" user's opinion
> in this country anyway.
>
> Cheers
> Skinky
If you need to save on space with the different flavors for Linux, try
using Partition Magic 6 for partitioning and System Commander 2000 to
control which OS need to start up. As far as people shying away from
Linux, they need to be informed. Once they have been informed, they will
get a better grip on something new. And, you can mention that they wont
be forced into buying upgrades or paying for maintenance fees.
Roman
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