We decided to go with Linux as part of our business when we started 4 years ago. We managed to start after all the VC money was gone -- we're entirely self-funded at this point, and have worked internationally. In the beginning the absolute dollar cost of Linux was especially important. Now I think the capabilities it offers, particularly in a distributed environment, are far more important. The things we can do for our clients are far beyond what we could do with any other system I've used so far, with nearly 20 years in my industry. We think in terms of cost of acquiring capability, portability and reliability as well as simple cost of ownership. Linux is definitely the way to go from a business perspective.
And I am a certified middle-aged mom with a son in his 20's who was good enough to push me into Linux. I use it on my laptop, and it's really quite nifty. Why not just try giving your folks good software? You might be surprised at the response.
I'd like to put in a good word here for European hospitality. Both my husband (English-speaking only) and I (muddle about almost anywhere) have had people go out of their way to be kind, patient and generous there. Parisians, concerned about the quality of our visit have thrust detailed maps upon us, slowly and carefully explained the workings of the Metro and chased after my husband when he nearly left a receipt at an ATM. Say what you want about us, but there are very nice people over there.
Our 65-year-old company president, the very antithesis of geek, uses Linux quite comfortably. As far as he's concerned it's just like his old box, except it doesn't break. I would be surprised, given this experience, if Linux didn't surpass windows by 2005.
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Moms are fine. Really. And if your mom is using Billware, she'll thank you for helping her migrate. My son (age nearly 21) commandeered my laptop and installed Linux around Christmas time. I used to go into homicidal rages over Word and general NT annoyances. Now my household is calm and peaceful. And I really can update my software. I think similarly configured moms are more common than you think--maybe closer than you think, too.
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We decided to go with Linux as part of our business when we started 4 years ago. We managed to start after all the VC money was gone -- we're entirely self-funded at this point, and have worked internationally. In the beginning the absolute dollar cost of Linux was especially important. Now I think the capabilities it offers, particularly in a distributed environment, are far more important. The things we can do for our clients are far beyond what we could do with any other system I've used so far, with nearly 20 years in my industry. We think in terms of cost of acquiring capability, portability and reliability as well as simple cost of ownership. Linux is definitely the way to go from a business perspective.
And I am a certified middle-aged mom with a son in his 20's who was good enough to push me into Linux. I use it on my laptop, and it's really quite nifty. Why not just try giving your folks good software? You might be surprised at the response.
I'd like to put in a good word here for European hospitality. Both my husband (English-speaking only) and I (muddle about almost anywhere) have had people go out of their way to be kind, patient and generous there. Parisians, concerned about the quality of our visit have thrust detailed maps upon us, slowly and carefully explained the workings of the Metro and chased after my husband when he nearly left a receipt at an ATM. Say what you want about us, but there are very nice people over there.
Our 65-year-old company president, the very antithesis of geek, uses Linux quite comfortably. As far as he's concerned it's just like his old box, except it doesn't break. I would be surprised, given this experience, if Linux didn't surpass windows by 2005.
Moms are fine. Really. And if your mom is using Billware, she'll thank you for helping her migrate. My son (age nearly 21) commandeered my laptop and installed Linux around Christmas time. I used to go into homicidal rages over Word and general NT annoyances. Now my household is calm and peaceful. And I really can update my software. I think similarly configured moms are more common than you think--maybe closer than you think, too.
Your mom raised you. Give her decent software.
I am Dilbert's Mom. I sent it to my partner, who is on her way to becoming Dilbert's Mom.