[Sussex] Doing more for the young

[Nico Kadel-Garcia]

Desmond Armstrong wrote:
> The message is Microsoft Microsoft Microsoft
>
> But hang on,
>
> All the SKY set top boxes and PVRs use Linux so it is there in 
> everybody's home.
> So what can we do to get them using the reliable system on the PC?
> I am doing my bit and installing it in their homes on their computers 
> but one person is just not enough.
>
> And is there ANY windows application which is not covered by Linux? We 
> already have crossover office to support Adobe Photoshop and Publisher 
> and cedega to support the many video games.
Games, and inexpensive CAD software. As good as some of the Linux 
efforts are, such as Unreal Tournament server, the base of good 
applications isn't there yet. Have you ever tried to replace Autocad, or 
PCB design software with Linux tools? The gap in usability is noticeable 
and enough to discourage switchovers.