__/ [ Ray Ingles ] on Friday 23 June 2006 21:01 \__
> On 2006-06-23, Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>| For the last few months I have moved most of my software needs to Open
>>| Source and freeware. I have always used windows (XP now) but I wanted
>>| to depend less in propietary and / or expensive software.
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> That's the kind of thing that'll move Linux along. Using open-source,
> cross-platform software allows a user to 'tunnel through' the
> application barrier away from Windows with minimal effort.
True. I have always said that an impulsive move to Linux will simply not
take. This needs to be done gradually. First, dual-boot* or Open Source
Windows applications. Then, transition to Linux as the major platform. In
due time, Windows becomes obsolete. Its maintenance problems make it a
chore, which is not worth keeping. Wated disk space (DLL's) can finally be
reclaimed. The next machine to be bought will require no Windows licence.
Best wishes,
Roy
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* Or virtualisation, or Wine and its relatives.
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