__/ [ ray ] on Sunday 30 July 2006 23:44 \__
> On Sun, 30 Jul 2006 21:12:58 +0000, Jim wrote:
>
>> Take someone who has NEVER SEEN A COMPUTER.
>> Take two identical PCs.
>> Give those identical PCs to that person.
>> Also give them one MS-Windows XP retail CD,
>> And one SuSE 10.1 DVD.
>> Have that person install and configure both systems.
>> Then have that person create a report, focussing particularly on:
>> Hardware support;
>> Bundled software;
>> Ease of installation;
>> Ease of configuration;
>> Ease of use.
>>
>> I won't even bother to watch this thread.
>
> It would seem to me that a much more relevant test would be to deliver two
> completely properly set up systems - one MS and one Linux (any variety).
The Linux machine will come more complete. Think, for
example, about the need to purchase/download a lot of
software merely to get some work done. What one should
consider as common knowledge is often taken for granted
(e.g. go to "Start" to /finish/ a session, which is
counter-intuitive).
Best wishes,
Roy
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