HELP WINDOWS XP

[Charlie Kravetz]

On Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:33:58 +0800
Chris Jeffries <chris at candm.org.uk> wrote:

> On Sun, 2008-08-10 at 12:00 +0100, ubuntu-users-request at lists.ubuntu.com
> wrote:
> >         (Question: how would you propagate this initiative to the
> >         Windows world?).
> >         
> 
> First off, I want assurance that people are happy with this discussion
> in this list. Please tell us where to go if not.
> 
> In answer to your question I think there are three aspects
> 1. The platform from which to promote
> 2. Memorability
> 3. Addressing the real issues
> 
> Platform
> ===========
> It occurs to me that most web servers use Apache, and most Apaches run
> on Linux, and so there are loads of platforms out there that could be
> passing on the message every day, every time someone reads a web page.
> 
> A 'Powered by Linux' logo like the 'Powered by Apache' one, with a link
> to a really well designed site that would help people to understand how
> they could easily do it better.
> 
> Memorablity
> =============
> A catchy strapline is always useful: "Ubuntu is better"
> 
> The real issues
> ===============
> For the home user or the small office user:
> ------------------------------------------
> The low cost is a big plus. 
> 	Ubuntu $0 + OpenOffice $0 + GimpShop $0 +.....
> 	Vista $100 + MS Office $700 + Adobe Photoshop $700 + .....
> Of course they will worry about service but.....
> 	After sales service: 24/7 number of support agents : millions
> and availability of software:
> 	So a database that links the features of all the popular Windows and
> equivalent Linux apps is a must - I guess there already is one, but I've
> not found it yet. (I do not think just giving the number of items in the
> repository is enough)
> 
> For the corporate
> -----------------
> Connectivity is a big factor: 
> 	Evolution wins hands down
> Integration is a big factor: 
> 	With Open Source, you can bend and stretch it to your needs
> 	With proprietary you are in the hands of the proprietors
> Security is a big factor:
> 	With Linux/Unix security is intrinsic, not a bolt on
> 
> And of course, with the number of desktops they have to support
> Supportability is a factor
> 	Who can argue this case - I do not know enough - it does seem to me
> that being able to log in to a desktop from anywhere enables diagnostics
> and fixing from a distance which must save time. Also, being able to
> lock away the kernel stuff safely must also be a real big advantage. If
> Apple can do it with OSX I do not see why Linux should be any different.
> 
> And cost is again a big factor (see above)
> 
> 
> Hmmm,  I can feel a research project coming on. I wonder if I could get
> funding for it.
> 

(I changed the subject from the digest back to the original subject)

You might find these helpful in describing Ubuntu and Windows
equivalents:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoftwareEquivalents
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoftwareEquivalentsInternet
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SoftwareEquivalentsMultimedia

Good luck,

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Charlie Kravetz 
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