Xavier, > After talking to our guru, Lindows just happens to be a paying version of > a reduced debian distro.
Lindows is indeed based on Debian, as they say on their website, but have you ever tried installing Debian? It's not for amateurs! BTW, as I mentioned in my article, Linux hardcore slashdot types don't like Lindows, because it IS so simple and not completely free. Took me a long time to figure it out for myself, as I originally believed them. You should really take the time and try this distro before forming an opinion on it. > The author may have been involved in a scam web site earlier > too... Sounds > like another Bill Gates > wannabe to me... I assume by 'author' you are referring to Michael Robertson, CEO of Lindows. Among other things, he is a well-respected CEO with numerous successes running other companies, including the founding of MP3.com. You probably should check your facts before spreading FUD. > > Well marketed though. For those interested there is more on www.cnet.com. > In brief, they > say you have little control over the installation. But it's easy to > install. Has KDE is in but no Gnome. For those of you who don't know, KDE is a windowing interface, just like Gnome. Many prefer KDE over Gnome because it is more Windows like. In either case, both are nice interfaces. I have used both and much prefer KDE. It looks better, and being a designer, looks are important to me. > > Getting non click'n'run apps may be a problem zone. And the Click'n'run > will make the OS much > more expensive in the long run. There's no office suite which is avlb in > other distros and if you dont > have an ADSL, it gets costlier. You can use apt-get (free) to download and install debian packages if you don't want to use Click-N-Run. There are even Lindow fan sites with instructions and downloads. I prefer the Click-N-Run approach because it is SOOO easy. As a Click-N-Run member, you can also have Lindows send you the programs on CD as well (called Lindows Plus). This is handy if you don't have a fast connection. No office suite? I imagine you're referring to the base install doesn't have an office suite. Of course both Star Office and Open Office are available via Click-N-Run or apt-get. In fact, the LindowsCD comes with OpenOffice. I much prefer this model as I want as streamlined an OS as possible. The base install is like MS, browser and email is all you get. But, installing your favorite Office Suite is a simple download away. Also, Click-N-Run makes it easy to UNINSTALL apps as well (sometimes very difficult for Linux). > > Most innapropriate is the fact that you have to pay for any other > program. This is not true. If you subscribe to Click-N-Run ($49), you get access to over 1800 programs to download, of which over 95% of them are free. According to the GNU license, you can charge for distribution of GNU software, which is what Lindows does...just like Red Hat, Suse and others do today. > Which is good > for us revolution developpers but as a user, is not a good feature. Very > limiting. 'Very limiting???' How so? > > Compatibility with other rpms may also be another wall... My understanding is that RPMs are for distributing apps mainly for Red Hat. Debian (and thus Lindows) doesn't use them. Xavier, I would suggest you spend some time researching Lindows and decide for yourself, instead of asking your favorite Linux guy. While I originally had many of the same concerns as you, once I started learning more on my own, I found that Lindows is perfect for what I want to do. And their software distribution is most incredible, and solves a lot of problems for small developers. best, Chipp _______________________________________________ use-revolution mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.runrev.com/mailman/listinfo/use-revolution
