[softwarelist] Re: OP on Linux (revisited)
- From: Jack Evans <jack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: davidpilling@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:07:36 +0100
On 24 Jun, David Pilling <flist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> In message <4fb45c38bbnedabell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Ned Abell
> <nedabell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes
> >Ive just been looking through the 2006 Freelists archive discussion
> >on this subject and wondered if you had any newer thoughts on this
> >David ?
> You can tell what I'm up against, I installed Linux on an old machine
> in May 2006 to investigate, I don't think I've turned it on since.
> Given my dislike for Windows, a move to Linux is possible. Oddly
> enough one reason why I don't move today, is that I use Ovation Pro
> and it is not available for Linux.
If you're seriously contemplating a move do consider a Mac machine eg a
basic Mac Mini at £399. While you'll undoubtedly miss some RO features
the Leopard OS more than makes up for them in other respects and is a
great deal more responsive and logical than Windows, thus a much better
experience.
> Would I do a Linux version (or a Mac version)... the problem is the
> amount of time involved. Without trying I don't know for sure, but if
> like Windows it involves several years full time work then I think it
> is unlikely.
Mac version? ... if only!!
Regards
Jack
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