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*Hi All
*After 25+ years in the Computer business I retired in the early 2000s.
I had been involved with CP/M, DOS and Windows during this period and
even did a Xenix Course at one time which I found interesting, (Unix was
a propitiatory name in those days!!). I also played with Coral Linux,
(who remembers that?? Rumored to actually MS Linux given to Coral to
"Test the Waters"!!!)
The first thing I did after I retired was get rid of Windows!! I started
with Ubuntu but "hated" Gnome - so I tried Kubuntu. Better but I was
still not happy so moved to Mint. Better still but something still
missing. Then found PClinuxOS - tried it and have stayed there ever
since. Magic flavour of Linux - can not recommend it enough!!
I run a Desktop and an old Laptop both PCLOS. Converted my Partner a few
years ago as well when her Windows crashed for the umpteenth time and
she loves it too. We both run Specialist Groups on the Internet, produce
publications etc etc and we are a totally "Microsoft-Free Zone" (except
for Skype - which MS bought anyway!!)
I have also helped a few others to convert and do so whenever the chance
comes up.
With the exception of a lot of games and specialist programs written
only for Windows you can do everything the average person needs to do
with Linux and it's better priced, more secure, faster etc etc and the
Support Forums are awesome.
I still have an HP/Compaq Tablet - TC 1100 - a great machine for its
time and would love to get Linux on that but have had no luck. Would
love a Linux Tablet!! Will NOT look at any Apple products and there is
nothing worth doing on small Android screens except SMSs so I don't look
there either.
Linux is the way to go!!!!
IanW
Pretoria RSA
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