Linked by Charles Williams on Mon 7th Apr 2003 03:17 UTC
We have all heard the horror stories of how GNU/Linux is difficult, if not almost impossible, as far as general desktop usability is concerned. In particular, there seems to be a continuous stream of gripes printed across the Internet, from Microsoft Windows users who wish, or have tried, to migrate to GNU/Linux, yet gave up in frustration. But what happens when complete computer newbies are introduced to GNU/Linux? By computer newbies, I am referring to those who have no computer experience whatsoever, in either a Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix or other environment.
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Imo suggesting it for doing the books for a small business was not good advice. They can probably get away with using GNUCash (etc) and/or OpenOffice-compatible Excel spreadsheet-based applications for the bookkeeping, but there is no equivalent Linux tax planning/preparation software. Spend $100 more for OEM W98se (or XP) and have a dual boot system + $50/yr for Home & Business tax software.