[KLUG Members] Re: LindowsOS coomputers

[Michael W. Holdeman]

Wish someone here would post their review of Gentoo. I've been using it for 
some time now and love it..

Mike


On Wednesday 01 January 2003 11:20 am, Tony Gettig wrote:
> After reading a few replies, I get the impression at least someone on this
> list has loaded Lindows. Any comments on it? I'm really curious how a
> "seasoned" Linux user would compare it to the usability of another distro,
> or more specifically, other desktop environments. Lindows isn't really
> made to be a server, but a workstation, right? Replacement for Windows?
>
> My boss bought Lindows and loaded it on his home PC. Bear in mind, this is
> second had information. He's been experimenting with Linux at work and
> home (productive Linux users can be contagious!). He played with it for
> awhile, but he eventually went back to his Mandrake. (Firs distro he tried
> and still his fave.)
>
> Isn't the biggest problem with Lindows that it runs way too many processes
> as root? I'd be up for seeing the demo of it.
>
> Happy New Year!
>
>
> Tony Gettig
>
> > Hi All,
> >
> > Just got the Tiger Direct catalog today. They had a Lindows computer in
> > it for $230, plus monitor.  A quick look at their web site revealed one
> > for $199, and a final one for $330. All systems need a monitor. Knowing
> > about what the KLUG gurus think about Lindows, would it be a good
> > system, with a reference book on security, for a new user?
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Bruce

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	Michael W. Holdeman
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