Tom wrote:
> People still see Ubuntu as something that's very difficult to get
> working.
This is the problem. It is false, but a real problem.
> Why not just let them stick with Windows which "just works"
It doesn't.
> and also with Windows isn't everything "plug & play"
It isn't.
> whereas in linux
> its only for old equipment and you have to spend ages getting it to
> work?
This is uncommon.
However, if you spend all your time in the "problem" forums, that is
what you see. But I have a challenge for you. Find me one system that
you can install windows on with only a windows CD (No driver cd from the
manufacturer) and that is easier than Ubuntu. I have found the reverse
to be the case every time.
Tom wrote:
> People still see Ubuntu as something that's very difficult to get
> working.
This is the problem. It is false, but a real problem.
> Why not just let them stick with Windows which "just works"
It doesn't.
> and also with Windows isn't everything "plug & play"
It isn't.
> whereas in linux
> its only for old equipment and you have to spend ages getting it to
> work?
This is uncommon.
However, if you spend all your time in the "problem" forums, that is
what you see. But I have a challenge for you. Find me one system that
you can install windows on with only a windows CD (No driver cd from the
manufacturer) and that is easier than Ubuntu. I have found the reverse
to be the case every time.