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tweetiepooh · 28-03-2011, 17:35

Puts Linux advocate hat on and suggests using that as an O/S if usage is basic, saves money on Windows and pretty much does the basics well. There is even a script that once run makes desktop (GNOME) look like XP.

It does depend on support and need for specific software but can be a good way forward. (I use Linux/UNIX all the time so I am biased and used to it.)

28-03-2011, 17:35	#3
tweetiepooh Virgin Media Employee Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Winchester Services: Staff MyRates BB: VM 1Gb TV: VM XL Phone : VM XL Posts: 3,397	Re: Buying PC (for Office) Puts Linux advocate hat on and suggests using that as an O/S if usage is basic, saves money on Windows and pretty much does the basics well. There is even a script that once run makes desktop (GNOME) look like XP. It does depend on support and need for specific software but can be a good way forward. (I use Linux/UNIX all the time so I am biased and used to it.) __________________ I work for VMO2 but reply here in my own right. Any help or advice is made on a best-effort basis. No comments construe any obligation on VMO2 or its employees.