Ubuntu is the current poster child for Linux.
You can buy Dell desktops, laptops and servers with Ubuntu pre-installed, and I think even HP offers the same.
I use it as my primary work desktop, and dual boot it on my work laptop.
It just works.
Though I prefer Debian because I like to tinker, the latest version of Ubuntu does everything it needs to with little help.
If you are trying to sell Linux to someone, I think its the way to go.
~mike
----- Original Message ----
From: Greater Worcester Land Trust <gwlt(a)gwlt.org>
To: wlug(a)mail.wlug.org
Sent: Friday, November 16, 2007 9:37:02 PM
Subject: [Wlug] Linux Choix?
It has been a while.
I tried getting our nonprofit (Worcester land conservation) to adopt Linux some years back.
Problem I had back then was weak graphic options, publisher options, Quicken options, and a lack of a good answer to running ArcGIS.
I was beaten back into M$.
I want another crack at this.
I am looking to take a spare laptop and install a Linux OS and OS apps.
Previously, some years back, I used to use what are now Mandriva Linux installs.
Coming back to this I see that there are dozens and dozens of options these days.
What, if any, of the options do the WLUG folk prefer/recommend.
Thanks so much,
Colin
