Re: Windows to Linux migration - be or not to be

Dave wrote:

"Dave" <withheld@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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[snip]

Sorry, I forgot to ask the question that caused me to post this on a
.hardware group:

6. Wold we have problems distributing Linux on existing hardware? One of
my selling points to migrate would be to not having to buy additional
hardware. Is there a free "standardized" distribution that would allow us
to install on most PCs ranging from 64MB Pentium PC to dual core Intels
and achieve a Windows feel for the users?
How about trying out with knoppix to test the hardware-compatibility. And
then install linux (you should decide yourself, which distribution you want
to use) on *one* workstation. And play around with it.
If the configuration of linux-workstation is finished (so it could be used
productived in your company), you could show it to your boss.
Or you may set up this workstation on a workplace and everyone should be
able to try out this workstation.

cu Floh
.

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