[aclug-L] Re: Linux as an alternative to a Windows desktop

[flimzy@xxxxxxxxxx]

> I don't think that's true.  In fact, I think just the opposite is true.
>
> I use kpackage with Debian on occasion.  It has a nice GUI, is easy to
> use, and you don't have to go search on numerous sides with popups to
> find possibly virus-laden software.
>
> RedHat-ish users may use a service like RedCarpet.  Though I obviously
> prefer the Debian situation, there are others too.
>
> And the root access thing applies to NT and above too.

Although it technically applies, in practice it is completely transparant
to most (home) users--corperate environments are often more tightly
controlled.

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