Posted by: Anonymous
[ip: 203.94.186.202]
on October 06, 2008 02:29 AM
The way these manufacturers go about putting linux on the netbooks is just wrong. Firstly they use some obscure distribution (though Xandros is acceptable I guess...) and then they do not give their core audience (Windows users) the most obvious thing they need: direction.
They need to include a few quick videos showing off the cool linux features and guiding users though simple things such as "use Open Office instead of word, which can be found in X menu" and "To install programs or to browse programs you click X button. All these programs are FREE and safe!"
They should also tell users that there is software available such as Wine and Crossover.
They expect Windows users to relish figuring everything out themselves. That isn't going to happen.
And also FFS, STOP USING THESE NON MAINSTREAM DISTROS!
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Posted by: Anonymous [ip: 203.94.186.202] on October 06, 2008 02:29 AMThey need to include a few quick videos showing off the cool linux features and guiding users though simple things such as "use Open Office instead of word, which can be found in X menu" and "To install programs or to browse programs you click X button. All these programs are FREE and safe!"
They should also tell users that there is software available such as Wine and Crossover.
They expect Windows users to relish figuring everything out themselves. That isn't going to happen.
And also FFS, STOP USING THESE NON MAINSTREAM DISTROS!
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