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Re: Migrating to Linux, Part 1: Sharing a Room With Windows
Posted by: Jack M. Germain 2009-07-17 10:13:49

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Microsoft has a very clever philosophy that it uses to keep consumers misinformed about the benefits of the Linux operating system. It's a simple message that effectively dissuades consumers from deviating from the Microsoft upgrade path to Windows 7. The argument basically asserts that consumers making the Windows upgrade will continue to enjoy a familiar desktop experience. Why change to an offbeat OS that businesses shy away from? Microsoft has used this approach numerous times in disparaging the use of Linux on netbook and desktop computers.

wubi
Posted by: medicusc 2009-07-18 13:29:20 In reply to: Jack M. Germain

Ok article but, you forgot to talk about the WUBI installer. A third option for trying Ubuntu on a Windows system.

Waiting for part 2
Posted by: Runaway1956 2009-07-17 10:16:44 In reply to: Jack M. Germain

So far, good article. I'm waiting to see your take on virtualization. Having Linux and Windows on the SAME desktop without rebooting is as sweet as it gets, no matter your preference for one or the other. ;)