Linked by Joel Pomales on Wed 12th May 2004 19:38 UTC
Linux I've been trying Linux on and off for a couple of years. My first experience with Linux was with a version of Slackware (can't remember) way back in 1996. At the time the installation was so daunting that I gave up all together. For a little background I consider myself a proficient computer user.
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To wintrolls and MS cheerleaders...
by A nun, he moos on Thu 13th May 2004 04:43 UTC

...can we please stay on-topic? If you insist on talking about Windows, then at least entertain us with your experiences with Microsoft's Windows LiveCD...

Personally, I love Knoppix and LiveCDs in general. I've used it to make sure all hardware on a computer I bought recently was recognized (and therefore was supported). You should have seen the salesman's face! At first he thought I was trying to install the software on the demo model and he told I couldn't do that. I managed to convince him that it wouldn't affect the installation at all. He even asked me where he could get it to show to his boss. I left him my copy and bought the PC...