Subj : Re: Is (Redhat) Linux just a cheap version of Windows? --> An attempt to a rationale answer.
To   : comp.os.linux.redhat,comp.os.linux
From : Daivid
Date : Tue Sep 07 2004 11:58 am

On 3 Sep 2004 15:01:54 -0700, agompel@yahoo.com (linuxuser) wrote:
>But Windows (latest versions) is a polished OS, simpler to use than
>Linux for the non computer litterate. This advantage is still there,
>but the last two years have been amazing, and the latest commercial
>versions of Linux, are now simple to administer, and like for Windows
>good support, including training, books are available.

My thought entirely.  It's simplistic to say which is better because
it depends on who you are and what your needs are.  I would say
it is getting to the point that Linux is the best option for the 
completely computer illiterate.  The semi-illiterate will want play
around with their OS but are likely to hit problems.  The completely 
computer illiterate will normally be happy with the default set up.
Hence for them Linux is just as good as Windows without the
price.

I say getting to the point because modems and firewalls are the
one key area where distros do not reliably set up with a default 
option.

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