Well, a couple of things, first, why would you buy more than one
version of Lindows? If you are a member
of CNR, you get all updates for free. You can put it on every computer
in your house owning just one copy.
I can understand not wanting to pay for CNR, but for beginners, it can
not be beat.
Also, to clarify, I was ONLY talking about Linspire because someone
asked about it specifically. I pretty
much attempt to not mention distros on the list because I ALWAYS get
responses like this. "My Distro is
better because..." I am glad you are happy with your distro. Stay with
it! However, when people ask questions
about a specific distro, why run a commercial for your favorite distro?
What is the point exactly?
I think Linux needs to quit fighting with itself over its 10% market
share and get to fighting MS who has the
lions portion at 90%.
Caleb Rodriguez wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Just putting in my two cents worth. I own two versions of Lindows and
> you are correct it is an easy install. I like CNR, but for the price I
> think I rather pass on that part.
>
> I went out and bought xandros 2.0 and love it to no end. It is in my
> opinion one of the easiest to install. It will even resize an NTFS
> partition. I like the fact that if you need software all you need to
> do is run the xandros networks and click on install.
>
> Xandros also comes with StarOffice and a full copy of Code Weavers
> crossover office. Talk about goodies It makes it easy to come on over
> to the linux side without giving up on those apps that you use the most.
>
>
> If you have any questions or concerns just drop me a line and I will
> be more than glad to reply.
>
>
> Whatever distro you decide to get remember that you are still loved by
> everyone in the open source community.
>
> Caleb
>
>
> Travis R. Birt wrote:
>
>> I have been a Lindows "Insider" since you could join Lindows. As
>> far as ease of use,
>> if they were to sign up with CNR, Lindows can not be beat. It makes
>> it a matter of a
>> single click to install any software in the CNR warehouse. Want some
>> software that
>> is not in the warehouse? All you have to do is request it,
>> eventually, it will show up.
>> Want some help getting something working? Lindows has a great
>> community to do
>> that too. They also have a nice resellers program set up. Another
>> wonderful thing
>> about Lindows is, because they do a redetect of hardware on startup,
>> you could install
>> Lindows to a hard drive, and drop it in which ever system the person
>> wants and it
>> will take off and work.
>> End Lindows Commercial. Now for the bad stuff. One of Lindows
>> goals was to
>> get a short easy install, what they did to do that was rip out a lot
>> of the things that
>> makes Linux so flexible. Compilers and such are some of the things
>> you will not
>> find in Lindows Retail Edition. There is nothing extra in most of
>> the Editions. I
>> think that is one of the bad things. As an insider, I use the
>> "Developers Edition".
>> This comes with all the things ripped out of most versions of
>> Lindows. I don't
>> like the fact they have separate versions, but hey, it is their
>> choice. They do have
>> all of the things ripped out in the CNR warehouse you can install,
>> but you have
>> to be a member to do that.
>> Also, because of the redetect on hardware every boot, it boots a
>> little slow. They
>> are looking at fixing that in 5.0, which should be out in a few
>> months. They are also
>> behind on the versions of things they are running right now. They
>> will probably catch
>> up with the release of 5.0 though. Another draw back is that it has
>> fairly high minimum
>> requirements. I guess that came with all the fancy graphics and
>> stuff to make it
>> easier.
>> I am not sure that Lindows(now Linspire by the way) would be right
>> for everyone,
>> but as far as an easy to use Linux, I am pretty sure that it can not
>> be beat. CNR
>> makes life so easy on software install, my 80 year old Grandmother
>> who has never
>> touched a computer could handle it easily. It is just looking
>> through the CNR
>> warehouse, find what you want, and hit the install button.An icon
>> will be placed
>> on the desktop for you to run it. That easy. If you would like any
>> other information
>> about it, let me know. Or if you would like to see more of it, I can
>> demonstrate any
>> of it for you as most of my computers now run Lindows/Linspire.
>> Travis
>>
>>
>> Marc Ford wrote:
>>
>>> I'm currently looking for a Linux desktop solution to sell to my
>>> customers I need something as user friendly as possible but still
>>> robust
>>> enough for the avid Linux user and developer. I have seen screen shots
>>> of LindowsOS and it looks user friendly I have a copy that came with a
>>> magazine I bought but not sure if it will have the tools I need to get
>>> work done. If any one has information regarding LindowsOS good and bad
>>> would be very helpful.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>> Marc A, Ford
>>> mford@badmojo.biz
>>> http://www.badmojo.biz
>>>
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