Hi Dual-boots allow the person to change over to linux at their own pace so that they resent the new system less. It makes it easier for them to return to Windows for odd tasks they have not yet learnt how to do in Linux. Some games and things work better in Windows although some tweaking with Wine can sometimes get stuff working in Linux. Also the average user is not going to find it easy to "get a clean factory image restored". A dual-boot puts the end-user in control and hugely reduces their dependence on you. Also their word-of-mouth stories will reduce other people's anxiety about the big switch from Windows to Linux. If people are given the impression that slash&burn is the only route in then they might be wary about trying it, especially as the slash&burn fiction is part of the FUD that is spread to prevent Linux usage. Undermining FUD seems fairly crucial to getting people more relaxed about trying Linux. Regards from Tom :) ________________________________ From: Martin Wildam