Re: consumers Re: OT: Lindows based on Debian? (Re: Linux is not for consumers!)
scripsit Alvin Oga:
> On Thu, 11 Dec 2003, Lance Simmons wrote:
>
> > * David Baron <d_baron@012.net.il> [031211 13:48]:
> > >
> > > Actually, Michael Robertson is trying to sell his Debian based linux
> > > to consumers.
> >
> > Is it possible to take a Lindows installation and convert it over to
> > Debian sid or testing? That would make it a lot more attractive.
>
> it's for (presumably handoff) consumers, why would you give um "testing"
> unless you wanna drive non-techie grandma/grandpa/mom/dad
> bonkers
I wouldn't -- but a Debian-proficient user/admin might be inclined to
buy a Lindows system if it can easily be dist-upgraded to Sarge or
Sid...
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Pax vobiscum; pax cum omnibus.
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Thanasis Kinias
tkinias at asu.edu
Doctoral Student, Department of History
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A.
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