I have often thought of suggesting a linux box for people that have
problems with rampant viruses and/or malware, but I've always shied away
because I really don't want to have to do the support on it. If it was
done well, this could be a great suggestion for those people. Now all I
need is a Walmart closer than 120 miles away and it might be a real
viable solution.
Sam Tetherow
Sandhills Wireless
Brian Webster wrote:
I was just reading the on line reviews of the Wal-Mart $199 PC. It comes
with Linux and Open Office. While it does not come with a monitor, it seems
to be a nice value machine. If you go to the web site and read all of the
reviews, you will see that this might be a machine to recommend to customers
who do just basic computing and web browsing. The only reason that I mention
this, is that for may WISP operators who have a limited number of possible
customers, recommending a simple and easy to use computer on their network
might be of some use. I was particularly interested to see so many comments
by older users on how easy the system was to work with. Many had purchased
this machine for their older parents or clients and the response was very
positive.
I don't want to start on OS war or anything like that, just thought this
could be an interesting way to increase the customer base and simplify
customer support issues and cost for entry level clients. Just another tool
for the toolbox.......
Thank You,
Brian Webster
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