Asus EeePC 1005PG and Linux

[Thierry de Coulon]

On Sunday 21 November 2010 05:42:08 am Doug wrote:
> Three reasons to keep Windows:

Every one has his own reasons, but at least 1 and 3 don't seem very sound to 
me: 

> 1.  There are still a few internet vendors whose order forms are not
> Linux-compatible.

Ignore them (if really, really you need to order from them Virtual Box will be 
enough).

> 2.  There are a few programs or services that only run on Windows.  One
> I can think of:
>          Crucial (memory) analysis program. I'm pretty sure I've run
> into others.

And you regularly have to check your memories? I don't think I ever did. But 
depending on the utility, yes, maybe.

> 3. If you ever need to have someone work on the machine (God forbid!) he
> will not have a
>          clue about Linux, and may very well make matters worse or break
> something.

This one seems really ridiculous to me. how is that person supposed to work on 
Windows if no software is installed? You don't need "a clue about Linux" to 
use the "start button", both Gnome's and KDE's are very similar to Windows', 
and look for the program you need.

If you mean someone repairing the machine, they would be suposed to be 
professionals, no? Otherwise this boils down to "allways pay a license to 
Microsoft so that Microsoft certified It guys can repair your computer".

> --doug

Thierry