[ubuntu-uk] This came in on the local Freecycle

[alan c]

Chris Rowson wrote:
>> If you have an old PC that you no longer need, why not install Ubuntu on
>> it,
>> and offer it up to your local Freecycle group?
>>
>> Kudos to "Martin in East Grinstead" who made the offer on Freecycle Crawley.
>>
>> Mark
>>
> 
> That's a really good idea Mark. At the end of the day, if someone gets
> given a PC with Ubuntu on, then they're more likely to use and stick
> with Ubuntu.
> 
> It'd probably be a good idea to install using the alternate CD and the
> OEM install for manufacturers. That way it'll prompt the user for
> username, password etc etc when they first boot Ubuntu.
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Chris
> 


I would noty have many PCs to hand out. The freecycle one is almost 
average spec of one of my current usage! (I use more RAM)(and big HD)

What about advertising on Freecycle-
'Ubuntu Linux CD - the good alternative to Windows - free install and 
advice'

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alan cocks
Kubuntu user#10391