Re: [PLUG] Community Service Project

[Paul <paul@dpagin.net>]

Sandy Basickes wrote:

> dear People:
>    I do not see the big advantage of linux over win 98.
>    if the computers are set up, the children can use them.
>    
>    they will get a feel for a computer 
>     the teacher will have to teach them. 
>    Most people are familiar with windows. They do not know linux.
>    sorry to be a wet blanket.
>    with that said, we will still be happy to help in the install fest.
>    stan & sandy basickes
>  

Advantages of Linux over Win98:  People like Jon.  People like everyone 
here willing to help out.  The spirit of the Open Source community.  The 
possibility that a license for Win98 might cost more than the hardware 
(monitor not included), or at least more than some people can afford. 
The fact that Win98 is great for games while Linux is great for 
learning about computers (and playing some games).  There are many, and 
better, reasons to choose Linux over Win98, but I won't even try to list 
them all here.

Topics that I wanted to bring up--training and help.  Book donations, 
volunteer technical support, a project Web site created specifically to 
help the recipients of the Linux PCs?  PLUG, Jr.?

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