On Thursday 15 March 2007, Stevens wrote: > Lee: > > What I want is a system that has a web browser that can display the > streaming videos included on many websites, including the different > news services like Reuters, ABC, CNN, etc at Yahoo.com and the > trailers at film.com. Basically the same functionality that a Windoes > user would have on the same websites. >======= One thing to remember here. These sites are not always designed well or correctly. Either on purpose or just stupidity, they don't always build their sites with everyone in mind, nor do they bother testing beyond one browser. Sad, but true fact of life. Complain to them! At some point they'll hear you. The sites I've written emails too, banking, insurance, etc., sites that have to deal with all types of customers seem to be listening. Also, find the sites that work best and visit them. They all count their visitors, so let them know by not supporting them.
> In my opinion, this is critically important to get a Windows user to > want to swap to Linux. After all, why make the change if you lose > features? > > Office apps are not an issue (due to OO), games aren't either because > of wine and parallels (or vmware). Not needing antivirus or malware > software won't do the trick, nor will the lower price of the OS. No, > the one issue that breaks the bank is full-featured web browsing. If > that can be made to work correctly then there is really no need > whatsoever to retain Windows, other than maybe a virtual machine for > the reasons mentioned above. > > My goal is to be able to sever the Windows umbilical that so many > people are attached to. I want the stereotypical blonde to be able to > turn on the computer and run it just as easily as she does Windows. I > cannot do that with the tools I have now. > > As for my location, it's about 50 miles out of Dallas, TX. > > Fred ====== If you want something that works out of the box on these sites, then Zenwalk or Vector will satisfy your needs. Also your needs in converting Windows users over. That's what I've been doing with both recently. Once I get them converted, I'll move them over to more robust setups, like OpenSuse, but for now I can install, setup and get a machine out the door in an hour with either of those, where it would take me a couple of days with Suse. Your choice, but you have to put out the effort. Lee -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
