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Re: [LUG] Spreading the Linux gospel

 

Simon Robert wrote:
> I'm not sure that converting people to linux is that difficult if a.
> they have a reason to change and b. one is prepared to convert them to
> one of the "simple" to use distros.
> 
> If the convertee watches movies etc.. then provide them with a distro
> which has, or will install, all needed codecs. Provide a distro which
> always automatically downloads all needed dependencies and removes
> previous versions of whatever app it happens to be. Make sure it has
> wide wifi support installed when the distro is installed, likewise
> support for media cards, dongles etc. And likewise propitiatory graphics
> drivers.
> 
> I reckon this gives you a choice of 3 or 4 distros. 
> 
Right, so which three/four would that be then?

Neil Winchurst



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