Re: LINUX for old computers

[Au79 <au79@xxxxxxxx>]

"john" <-> wrote:

> I am constantly using linux, and have the latest of all major distros.
> 
> 1st fact: There are more freeware available for windows
> than included programs for any single linux distro.
> Not only in number but in quality also.
> The major freeware applications like open office and Gimp exist for
> windows too.
> 
> 2nd fact: With windows you have more choice and flexibility since you
> can install any program that is out there. In linux you are confined to
> what the distro offers (if you are a beginner).
> 
> 3rd fact. Linux is still light years behind of bieng true user friendly.
> 
> 4th fact: Linux is getting better and better.. in a few years they will
> have solved all the problems.
> 

I REALLY doubt that your facts have much truth in them. It seems that my
personal experience has been quite the opposite of what you describe.

Are you a Microsoft employee within the "Get The Facts" marketing
department? The pattern seems to be: "I use everything Linux, but windows
is much better" which is meant to distort the real facts with what is known
as FUD, or Fear-Uncertainty-Doubt; Another of Microsoft's marketing
strategies.

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