Simple Windows XP install on newly self-built computer: three install cd's (OS, motherboard drivers and utilities, Service Pack ((SP)) 2) register OS with Microsoft, download and install virus scanner, download and install SP 3, download and install SP 4, download hundreds of updates for the OS and Service Packs. All this requires numerous reboots of pc. More than three hours to have machine ready to begin installing software. $140 for OS plus cost of software programs. Cost to upgrade to newer Windows OS: $50-$200. Old programs may or may not work with newer OS.
Simple Ubuntu Linux install on newly self-built computer: One install cd, allow OS to download and install drivers and updates, two reboots of pc. One and one-half hours maximum to have machine ready for use. $0 including software programs. Cost to upgrade to newer Linux OS: $0. Programs are updated as OS is updated and at no cost.
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There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear.
~Book of John, Chapter 4, verse 18, Christian Bible
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Have a thrilling Thursday!
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2 comments:
Mark understanding computers--useless.
If I could but leave them alone and just use them ...
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