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Re: [LUG] Spreading the Linux gospel

 

Simon Waters wrote:

> 
> The real point is you buy it pre-installed. Most people struggle to
> remember what release of Windows they have (7 v Vista v XP) let alone if
> it is 64 bit or not. Why should they care any more about what version of
> GNU/Linux they have?
> 
> But you can't remove the choice people have with free software, that is
> kind of the point, so quit worrying about it. If you want to help figure
> out how to sell it pre-installed, so people don't have to know.
> 

I am not the one worrying about it, I am just reporting the reaction I
got when I mentioned the number of choices in Linux. I will know not to
do that again.

Personally I like the fact that Linux has so many options.

Neil

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