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That?s an Old?tiered argument
I don?t know if you have heard, there is this really good OS, and its called Linux, it comes in many different formats so there is likely always a format that would make anyone happy who feels the Linux OS offers them what they need. I know this because I have Linux SUSE and I?ve found it to be very user friendly and quite easy to install. And here is the real kicker!! Its free!! It can be downloaded so you do not even have to leave the house if you already have an internet connection!! Just download and install! Trust me it?s a good OS?.for what it does.

On the other hand, if I had to rely on SUSE for everything I want I would be seriously out of luck, and although I have shown the OS to several XP users, they are just not interested when they have the full picture explained to them. The so called security factor is an absolute non-player in the issue as most everyone has full antivirus and antispyware, firewalls etc. and are having NO, see that word? NO security problems at all.

Most people and make that about 90% of computer users would find Linux a headache not worth dealing with. Moreover, ask yourself, seriously! Why would they even want to? If I had Exxon in my tank when I bought my car and it was the best all round gasoline there was, I do not think I would have reason to complain. I like SUSE for what it is, but its not for the average user. No way. If Linux developers would pull their head out of their butt and develop a compatible OS with all software then maybe I would go Linux exclusively.
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