[KLUG Members] Help - Not OS Discussion

[Chris Gidman]

Hi Y'all.

I'm deeply frustrated with Windows once again.  And, once again, I'm
considering the Linux alternative.  But, what keeps me from it is the
following:

I don't want to put the energy into figuring out everything.  If I
buy Windows (ack!) I install it, and it generally works.  I found
this to not be the case with Linux last time I tried it.

I want to be able to see web sites the way they are "meant" to be
seen.  A large number of websites use proprietary things like ActiveX
and ASP.  I don't want that to be a hindrance.  What about
Macromedia, etc.?

I want to play my games... most of which are designed for windows.

I want to make the most of my video card.  The software that came
with it is Windows based.  (Radeon 8500DV)  Also, ATI does not
support the card on Linux.

Currently I'm running Windows 98 and am experiencing a myriad of
problems.  I'm considering upgrading to Win2K or WinXP.  But, before
I fork out the cash, I thought I'd give Linux another chance.

Can all this be handled without much thought yet?

Chris.

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