A woman and Linux

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A woman and Linux

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#1763383

By Adrien - 17 Jan 2009 12:55

- 17 Jan 2009 12:55 #1763383

Asus and Acer also have Linux available on their PCs from the factory I think (mostly for netbooks though).

But from the looking around I did when I was looking for a new computer a couple months ago, I'd say that some configurations come with Linux standard, some with Windows. If the configuration is targeted at basic student use or surfing, they'll come with smaller specs and Linux, which means a lower price point too.

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#1764390

By SpiderMonkey - 18 Jan 2009 19:52

- 18 Jan 2009 19:52 #1764390

OpenOffice can save files in MS office format

If you need a CD to connect to the Internet, then frankly the Internet is better off without you (candiancapitalist, did you use a CD?)

#1764401

By Potemkin - 18 Jan 2009 20:00

- 18 Jan 2009 20:00 #1764401

What happened to your faith in social Darwinism, canadiancapitalist? If this woman lacked the intelligence and initiative to overcome the 'problem' of having Ubuntu on her laptop, then she was obviously unsuited to college-level education, and it was therefore right and fitting that she dropped out as a result of this 'problem'. This was Darwin at work, clear for all to see. Why don't you support it? :?:

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#1782376

By stalker - 01 Feb 2009 10:23

- 01 Feb 2009 10:23 #1782376

I will join the others here in calling her a retard. Ubuntu is easy.

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#1793026

By Falx - 10 Feb 2009 04:22

- 10 Feb 2009 04:22 #1793026

She's just a dumb girl.

like the fact that Windows really is vastly superior for the home user and that's why it dominates the market,

and that maybe people like this need an operating system as intuitive as Windows.

Windows, where you have to press the start key to end a session. Intuition!

Her Verizon High-Speed Internet CD won't load, so she can't access the internet. She also can't install Microsoft Word, which she says is a requirement for MATC's online classes.

#1793610

By Dave - 10 Feb 2009 18:10

- 10 Feb 2009 18:10 #1793610

Potemkin wrote:What happened to your faith in social Darwinism, canadiancapitalist? If this woman lacked the intelligence and initiative to overcome the 'problem' of having Ubuntu on her laptop, then she was obviously unsuited to college-level education, and it was therefore right and fitting that she dropped out as a result of this 'problem'. This was Darwin at work, clear for all to see. Why don't you support it?

CC is an apologist for dumb women.

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