Joanna
T Fast wrote:
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>> I use specialized programs and drivers that were written for
>> Windows. I would be
>> happy to switch to Linux if I could still run them without too much
>> trouble.
>> --
>> Michael Perelman
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> And this is still the key problem for Linux "I would be happy to
> switch to Linux [if it were] not too much trouble." Switching to Linux
> is still requires a heavy commitment by the end user of time. And it
> is significantly more time than simply learning a new word processing
> package. While the Linux distributions have gotten much better they
> are still far from user friendly and the support is written by
> LinuxHeads for LinuxHeads or want to be LinuxHeads. I run Linux
> distros on both my laptop (Kanotix) and on my desktop. But the curve
> is very steep. Why would the average user spend 6 hours in research
> and testing to set up file sharing on their home lan with linux when
> it takes about 30 minutes to do it with windows? (Yes I know if you
> already know linux it takes 10 minutes). And yes yes I know linux is
> more stable and its networking capabilities are vast but so is the
> time commitment to realize that potential for the Average User.
>
> Travis
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