I'm a computer technician myself, and I also see Linux as a great way to
make money, because the truth behind tech support is that most people
are too lazy or afraid to do anything with their computers themselves.
I'm self-taught, and I let my clients know that. I am always trying to
get them to go FOSS with everything. I sit down with my clients at their
computer and go over everything with them, I show them and tech them
while I fix their computer, I actually wish my clients would use Linux
most of the time, since there it is usually easier to fix, and if I
don't already know how to fix something there is usually more
information out there about how to fix it. A client recently had the
problem that they forgot their outlook password, well they thought they
had. I made a quick guess and entered a blank password and got them in.
Thunderbird never asks for a password unless one is setup. Just one
example of how FOSS is better.
Allen Graham wrote:
> Good one Lee!!
> Wish that there were more techs like you, and yes, there is money to be made
> in the service sector with Linux.
> We have a long way to go.
> Allengg
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I'm a computer technician myself, and I also see Linux as a great way to
make money, because the truth behind tech support is that most people
are too lazy or afraid to do anything with their computers themselves.
I'm self-taught, and I let my clients know that. I am always trying to
get them to go FOSS with everything. I sit down with my clients at their
computer and go over everything with them, I show them and tech them
while I fix their computer, I actually wish my clients would use Linux
most of the time, since there it is usually easier to fix, and if I
don't already know how to fix something there is usually more
information out there about how to fix it. A client recently had the
problem that they forgot their outlook password, well they thought they
had. I made a quick guess and entered a blank password and got them in.
Thunderbird never asks for a password unless one is setup. Just one
example of how FOSS is better.
Allen Graham wrote: enigmail. mozdev. org
> Good one Lee!!
> Wish that there were more techs like you, and yes, there is money to be made
> in the service sector with Linux.
> We have a long way to go.
> Allengg
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