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Re: [LUG] Spreading the Linux gospel

 

Quoting Neil Winchurst <barnaby@xxxxxxxxxx>:

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


Maybe you should say for instance, <Insert favourite distro here> is a varient of the Linux operating system tailored for desktop and laptop PCs. There are other versions of Linux available for different specific tasks, with versions of Linux even install inside your DVD player/Bluray player, or even mobile phone or fridge.

Rob





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