Please explain to someone who doesn't know what Linux is how to partition
their current hard drive (this person obviously already has a computer up
and running with Windows on it) without losing data
You pop in a Linux CD and follow simple instructions. If your XP is on an
NTFS partiton ( found by clicking properties on C ), you need to defrag
first. Best to defrag in any case. Anyone can do it with Xabdros, Ubuntu,
SuSE, or a dozen others.
But I realize this was just FUD in the first place.
- Original Message -
From: Ian Lynch [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: discuss@openoffice.org
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 11:24 AM
Subject: Re: [discuss] DO YOU HAVE A CALENDAR FEATUTE SIMILAR TO MICROSOFT
On Wed, 2006-08-09 at 11:43 -0400, Chad Smith wrote:
On 8/9/06, Richard/g [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is completely *untrue*. Most people keep a Windows partition and a
Linux partition.
Please explain to someone who doesn't know what Linux is how to partition
their current hard drive (this person obviously already has a computer up
and running with Windows on it) without losing data,
Install Mandriva or Ubuntu and follow the instructions. Ok, back up your
system first because that is a wise precaution - maybe spend $40 on an
80 gig hard drive and put the Linux distro on it, or run a distro from a
USB key.
so they can install and
run Linux. That's assuming they have enough room to do so. Explain to a
person who doesn't know what Linux is how to dual boot. And then explain
to
them, and me, why they should go through all that for an instant
messenger.
The thing is, giving misinformation is no solution. You could have said
most people that use Linux do it like this but you might not think it
worth it given the specific issue. Also a Linux distribution is
generally a lot more than just the operating system and with eg Ubuntu,
you can add hundreds of additional applications simply by choosing them
from a store on the internet.
One that is not intregrated into OpenOffice.org like the earlier email
lead
them to believe.
Most all of the programs have equivalents in Linux. They generally come
with it free of charge.
Where is the free Halo for Linux? Where is the free home designing /
landscaping program for Linux?
Where are the free viruses for Linux ;-)
Where is the free voice recognition software
for Linux? Where is the free family tree maker for Linux? Where is the
free Better Homes and Gardens for Linux? Where is the free Road and
Trips
for Linux? Where is the free Reader Rabbit for Linux? Where is the free
Dear Avenger for Linux?
There are a ton of areas that free software doesn't exist yet. Don't
assume
that Linux is right for everybody.
We don't, we just want people to get an accurate picture of what Linux
is which means not giving misleading information that reinforces
stereotypical views.
Most people really don't know how to do much with Windows, either.
True. But you would be the first to complain if I posted something
inaccurate about Windows. Windows is an unworkable pain because of all
those viruses - hm, to an extent true but its not accurate for many
people even if true for some.
All the OP wanted was an email client, a calendar, and an instant
messenger
that worked with OpenOffice.org. Not a new operating system. Talk about
your one app to rule them all answers. Sheesh!
Well you can get those on Windows, maybe not as integrated as he'd like
but they do exist. We use a web calendar not Outlook even though people
use Outlook here for E-mail. Its not the only possible solution.
Ian
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