Chuck Hast wrote:
>On 12/10/05, Ken Elliott <kelliott4@tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
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>>>>The point is that one of the best things about Linux from an ecological /
>>>>
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>>economical point of view is that old stuff does not get tossed, and that you
>>can get a working system you can use cheaply for those who are financially
>>challenged.
>>
>>A very good point. But I should also point out that the other point is
>>equally valid, and we should respect the personal choices made by someone
>>that takes a different position from us.
>>
>>Installing a basic Debian system with a browser, and giving it to someone on
>>limited funds makes a nice gift, and makes the giver feel a tiny bit better
>>about himself. My mother is on a 586 laptop, running Debian and can access
>>her gmail account nicely. If it blows up, no biggie. All her mail is on
>>gmail, so there's nothing to backup. And she gets the biggest kick out of
>>telling IT guys she's running Linux.
>>
>>Knoppix live cds work well, and you don't even need a working HDD. No virus
>>or rootkit issues, either.
>>
>>Yes, it is a poor choice from a time+effort vs. cost standpoint to do a
>>complete install, assuming you are time constrained (we all _believe_ we
>>are). But if all you do is burn a Knoppix CD, and see if it boots, then
>>give it to a kid without a computer, the sun will shine a little longer.
>>
>>When I was in cash>time-mode, I bought Mom a computer. When I was in
>>cash<time-mode, I recycled.
>>
>>
>>
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>I have helped several people who have machines, they would be great
>candidates for a linux box but the are all on AOHell and as far as I know
>that is not a easy one to deal with on Linux. If I could get them off of AOL
>and on say gmail that would take care of it, as each of them get in trouble
>again I would slap Linux on the box and be done with the whole mess.
>
>
>--
>Chuck Hast
>To paraphrase my flight instructor;
>"the only dumb question is the one you DID NOT ask resulting in my going
>out and having to identify your bits and pieces in the midst of torn
>and twisted metal."
>
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>
Then, there is also Yahoo! mail and actually, Hotmail--even though it is
part of the Evil Empire!
-- --Michael Hast (the evyl robot) Always remember that too much pot spoils the cook, and if you have nothing to say at all, don't say anything nice.----------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is provided as an unmoderated internet service by Networked Knowledge Systems (NKS). Views and opinions expressed in messages posted are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of NKS or any of its employees.
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