I use Vector Linux for every day tasks on a Dell laptop.
Easy install, one CD, 15-20 min., hardware automagically recognized, network and internet available and I have a full KDE system running with Firefox (flash plugin, multimedia readt), Sylpheed (mail) and OpenOffice.org etc. Extra apps are easy to install via GSlapt. USB-hotplug works like a charm (usb-harddisk, camera, stick).
Try that with Windows.
You can install the windows version of Flash MX with wine on Linux. But I think only a few 12-13 year olds can afford the Flash MX tool.
I hope Macromedia wil bring out a Linux version too.
Actionscript has some shortcommings but programming in a graphical/timeline enviroment is fun.
wxBasic is nice to start with and is crossplatform.
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I use Vector Linux for every day tasks on a Dell laptop. Easy install, one CD, 15-20 min., hardware automagically recognized, network and internet available and I have a full KDE system running with Firefox (flash plugin, multimedia readt), Sylpheed (mail) and OpenOffice.org etc. Extra apps are easy to install via GSlapt. USB-hotplug works like a charm (usb-harddisk, camera, stick). Try that with Windows.
I have the web dev plugin installed too. Great stuff.
Addblock plugin? ;) same here!
You can install the windows version of Flash MX with wine on Linux. But I think only a few 12-13 year olds can afford the Flash MX tool. I hope Macromedia wil bring out a Linux version too. Actionscript has some shortcommings but programming in a graphical/timeline enviroment is fun. wxBasic is nice to start with and is crossplatform.
Try Vector Linux. It runs nicely with a graphic windows manager (ICEwm,Fluxbox and XFCE) on an older pentium machine.