Guys, while Windows XP is in news, we should leverage this opportunity
to express / share in all news / tech / social media sites on
advantages of switching to Linux from an end-user perspective....
Please take few minutes of your time to share your views...
http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/RNJBwc12LCo43L2zA2UTLO/Why-so-much-fuss-over-Windows-XPs-imminent-death.html
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/with-windows-xp-gone-users-eye-opensource/article5883731.ece
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My comment on Mint (awaiting moderation)
I think switching to Linux Mint is a fair suggestion. I switched from
Windows a few months ago and am fine with the change. My essential
needs are browsing (firefox / chrome), music(banshee / rhytmbox) ,
movies (vlc) and rudimentary docs / spreadsheet work (libreoffice) and
all of which are handled well. Only issue is that your hardware should
work, which does more often than not. Use a Live USB or DVD, try it
our for a while before installation. Linux Mint is a good distro and
both MATE and Cinnamon flavors are good choices. If your system is bit
old, MATE is recommended option on older hardware.
I am NOT a developer, a pure desktop user and have got accustomed in
Linux desktop in few weeks. I also have Windows installed in same
machine as dual-boot for any contingency.
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Cheers,
Anand Radhakrishnan
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