Lindows is aimed at newbies, they even have several
church related things in CNR. They also have several
Reverends on the forums already using it in their churches.
So they would even have a forum where people are doing
the same sort of stuff that they can compare notes with.
Just a suggestion. Lindows has won over several people
that I had been trying to move to Linux where other
distros failed. So it is well received by newbies. With CNR
they could install things on their own easily. They also end
up with multiple resources for support that way. Where
many of the completely free Linux Distros have very
limited support options. I would use something else for the
server, if you are familar with Redhat, that would be a good
way to go on the server in my opinion.
Lots of affordable Lindows boxes available all over
anymore. They could order as much or as little per machine
as they want. Anything over 800Mhz and 512mb Ram should
run pretty speedy for mostany thing they want to do.
Travis
wchast@utilpart.com wrote:
>Folks,
>The church I attend wants to upgrade their computers, the pastor
>asked me to look at what would be needed to do so. I of course
>am going to offer as first choice a network of LINUX boxes with
>the software that will replace MS Office (Open Office, Star Office,
>what ever it takes) and the other stuff that they use.
>
>Can I get some recommendations here as to what machines, most of
>what they do are just word processing, some spread sheets and a
>bit of image work.
>
>They are looking at replacing 4 machines. I also want to put a
>file server on the network and be done with it.
>
>So looking for input on machines and other software, also distros,
>I use RH here at home. I thought I would do the same there and since
>they are most familiar with windows I would use KDE as the desk top
>to make the transisition easier.
>
>This is a volunteer thing so I am not getting any remuneration for
>it. Just a chance to get LINUX in front of more people.
>
>
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