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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...

-- 
Pax vobiscum; pax cum omnibus.
.
Thanasis Kinias
tkinias at asu.edu
Doctoral Student, Department of History
Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona, U.S.A.



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