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Mom Meets Linux - A Lindows 4.0 Review

Posted by michael on from the any-key dept.

JimLynch writes "We just put up the first review of Lindows 4.0, with a twist. I actually gave it to my Mom to see if she could use it. Find out if Lindows 4.0 passed the "Mom Test.""

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  1. Of Course.... by eigerface · · Score: 0, Redundant


    Lindows won't be considered a viable alternative to (insert MS-OS here) until my Grandma can install and run it.

  2. Re:mother test by Steve+G+Swine · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Soft? That's not what YOUR MOM SAID, BITCH! Is that better for you, hon?

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    "Consider yourself a member of a virtual corporation with Mr. Torvalds as your Chief Executive Officer." - Linux Advocac
  3. Re:Yeah, so did I by dubbreak · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I gave it to your mom last night, as well.

    Ah maybe you shoulda checked the pic of her before being so witty.

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    "If you are going through hell, keep going." - Winston Churchill
  4. Spam filter yes, but anti-virus??? by bondjamesbond · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I can see the need for anti-spam, but can someone remind me of the need for antivirus on a Linux box?