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Computer Hobbyist · 03-12-2002, 08:13 PM

Matt

I think people might consider me a little radical, but could I suggest instead of recycling an old copy of Windows98, you might consider spending $30 or so on a copy of Mandrake 8.2 and $50 or so on a copy of StarOffice 6.0 and loading them into your sister's computer. I know, its Linux, and not Microsoft, but she is going to a college and she might as well become acquainted with Unix commands, and maybe some of the people who use it. Anyway if its set up correctly, she might never notice that she doesn't have a copy of Windows on board,and you didn't spend the cost of the computer on an operating system and an office suite. She certainly will have better security from prying eyes.

Just a thought, but I have been using Linux as a desktop at home for several months now and find it usable, reliable and cheap.

CH

03-12-2002, 08:13 PM	#25
Computer Hobbyist Member (11 bit) Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 1,766	Matt I think people might consider me a little radical, but could I suggest instead of recycling an old copy of Windows98, you might consider spending $30 or so on a copy of Mandrake 8.2 and $50 or so on a copy of StarOffice 6.0 and loading them into your sister's computer. I know, its Linux, and not Microsoft, but she is going to a college and she might as well become acquainted with Unix commands, and maybe some of the people who use it. Anyway if its set up correctly, she might never notice that she doesn't have a copy of Windows on board,and you didn't spend the cost of the computer on an operating system and an office suite. She certainly will have better security from prying eyes. Just a thought, but I have been using Linux as a desktop at home for several months now and find it usable, reliable and cheap. CH