On Sat, Jun 5, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Vamsee Kanakala <vkanak...@gmail.com> wrote:
> While that is also true, most end users are not dumb either, so if we can > sell them the concept of Linux in a simple manner, they will understand it. > People don't exactly know what "Intel Inside" means, but they know it stands > for a proven piece of technology that runs their PCs. > > If we can convey to people that Linux is free, open and secure and why they > should care about it in a simple manner, I think even end-users respond to > that. It's quite similar to why some people pay more to get greener cars: if > they know the benefit, they'll go the extra mile. But I agree with your > larger point though - if somebody is going to have to pay for educating > consumers on a massive scale, a commercial entity that aligns with those > interests is one of the more viable options. > Quiet true. I have been able to tell people regarding Linux and its single biggest merit when compared with Windows - 'security'. Even the n00bs understand the relative non-virus nature of Linux. Also, along similar lines, i was able to get a client of mine to convert to Linux(webfaction) from Windows(hostgator). He understood the licensing part the low cost associated with running of the servers and its maintenance. -V- http://twitter.com/venkasub _______________________________________________ ILUGC Mailing List: http://www.ae.iitm.ac.in/mailman/listinfo/ilugc
