[softwarelist] Re: OP on Linux (revisited)

  • From: Roger Foden <roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • To: davidpilling@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:37:58 +0100

In message <4fb4f0a308jack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
          Jack Evans <jack@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> On 24 Jun, David Pilling <flist@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

[snip]


>> 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

Is anyone using OvPro via VRPC on a Mac?

I quite fancy trying that.

Regards
Roger
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