The only thing I have to say about Linux vs. Windows (trust me I love Linux) since the majority of people use windows and the majority of programs and stupid downloads are for windows, gramps might have a hard time understanding why he cant install the playboy screensaver he just got from his buddy down the street. Now I know I'm going to get flamed but I think even though Linux is just as easy to use as windows for people new to computers. You might find a compatibility problem and frustrated grandparents, I would stick with windows for family members and relatives save Linux for friends. Matthew LaBerge labmat at mn.mediaone.net -----Original Message----- From: tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org [mailto:tclug-list-admin at mn-linux.org]On Behalf Of Lan Barnes Sent: Friday, January 26, 2001 10:36 AM To: tclug-list at mn-linux.org Subject: Re: [TCLUG] Linux vs. NT -- guessing the future Jason DeStefano wrote: > > My 2 cents.... > > Windows (microsoft for that matter) will be around for a long time > because they appeal to the non-computer-literate as well as the > computer literate...Linux does not. My grandma can use windows, > but she isnt gonna be able to do much with Linux in its current state. > I can't speak to your grandmother's particular situation, but I've installed Linux systems for word processing and web surfing for my father-in-law and a family friend (female) both approaching 80. They do just fine with it, and both of them come from a computer-free background. When people don't have any prior training, the difference between learning Win <nnnn> and Gnome/X is nonexistent, and the Linux systems are (if anything) easier to set up. They also fit better into a retiree's budget. Since Linux (unlike Windoze) tends to run better and faster with each release (instead of needing spiraling increases in HW capacity to run), I was able to set both up on pretty cheap boxes. If you'd like, I can get your grandma in touch with them ;-) -- Lan Barnes lanbarnes at earthlink.net Icon Consulting, Inc 858-273-6677 Key fingerprint = 57D6 C219 140A A81E 26C6 8138 0E62 7F4A 2659 7389 This knowledge is interesting stuff; I give it freely to you, yet I still have it. - Ted Powell _______________________________________________ tclug-list mailing list tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.mn-linux.org/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list