Re: Linux for loaner computers for the masses?

From: Cameron King (cameron_at_alchemist0405.com)
Date: 08/09/04

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    Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 06:03:52 GMT
    
    

    On 15 Jul 2004 13:47:16 -0700, sue sanchez <st-roch@yahoo.com> wrote:

    ...
    > The Linux should have a shell, like Windows and, of course, be
    > rock-solid stable. It should have administrator-only control.
    >
    > We want to install a complete office suite, and a word processor (or
    > suite) for those who cannot cope with too many features (sort of like
    > MS Works). Also, a web browser. Some games would be nice.
    >
    ...
    >
    > Our collective skill level with Windows is intermediate. No experience
    > with Linux.

    Though I have not personally used it myself, I have heard very, very good
    things about Xandros as a "come close to windows" linux distro. I wish I
    could say more, but perhaps their website and a free download would be
    worth your time.

    -- 
    Cameron King
    Programmer, Wilson-Bennett, Inc.
    

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