Linked by Thom Holwerda on Wed 12th Aug 2009 23:00 UTC
I think we can finally put a certain myth to rest that's been circling around the web for a while now. Microsoft often claimed that netbooks running Linux saw higher return rates than those running Windows, but according to Dell, this is utter nonsense.
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Member since:2007-02-17
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They should also then, by that logic, return Windows machines because they cannot run the software in Ubuntu's repositories nor can they run software downloaded from here:
They should also then, by that logic, return Windows machines because they cannot run the software in Ubuntu's repositories nor can they run software downloaded from here:
Hmmm no. That's not the logic he used. If I have a piece of software that runs on Windows, I expect it to work on my new machine.
Those repositories are light-years away from any user that has no idea what Linux is in the first place. They have the software (or know pieces of software) and if it doesn't work, they simply don't want to go repository hunting.
Understandable, in my opinion. "
One doesn't have to go "repository hunting".
The Dell machines have Ubuntu installed. On the very top level "Applications" menu, there is an item called "Add/Remove". Like this.
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware01.png
It is quite difficult to miss, even for Windows ... errrrr ... users.
Add/Remove on the Applications menu ... what's that all about then ... I wonder what that could possibly mean? ...
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
Well blow me down (thinks the Windows user) ... thousands upon thousands of applications ...
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware03.png
... searchable
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware04.png
just tick, or un-tick then apply changes ... how easy is that? ... and all I need is an internet connection!
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware05.png
I don't eve need a browser, and its all free!
Edited 2009-08-13 11:07 UTC
Member since:2005-07-03
One doesn't have to go "repository hunting".
The Dell machines have Ubuntu installed. On the very top level "Applications" menu, there is an item called "Add/Remove". Like this.
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware01.png
It is quite difficult to miss, even for Windows ... errrrr ... users.
Add/Remove on the Applications menu ... I wonder what that could possibly mean ...
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/installingsoftware
Ewll blow me down (thinks the Windows user) ... thousands of applications ...
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware03.png
... searchable
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware04.png
... and all I need is an internet connection!
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/images/installingsoftware05.png
I don't eve need a browser, and its all free!
Bla bla bla…
USER WITH HIS NEW UBUNTU DELL:
"my Windows software won't work, I'll send it back."
End of the story.
This is not about Ubuntu or Linux in general not having software, it's about Windows users not being able to run their known software, and therefore, returning the computer.
I know Ubuntu, thank you for the screenshots, but that is not the point.
Member since:2007-05-05
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They should also then, by that logic, return Windows machines because they cannot run the software in Ubuntu's repositories nor can they run software downloaded from here:
They should also then, by that logic, return Windows machines because they cannot run the software in Ubuntu's repositories nor can they run software downloaded from here:
Hmmm no. That's not the logic he used. If I have a piece of software that runs on Windows, I expect it to work on my new machine.
Those repositories are light-years away from any user that has no idea what Linux is in the first place. They have the software (or know pieces of software) and if it doesn't work, they simply don't want to go repository hunting.
Understandable, in my opinion. "
and I could use the same retarded logic in the reverse for Linux software. It doesn't make it anymore valid. It just comes back to users with stupid expectations.
Member since:2005-07-03
You have no idea what a user means then. So expecting your box of Microsoft Money to work on your new computer is retarded? You're probably a geek or computer enthusiast that never talked to a user.
If you tell a user "linux is better and cheaper get it". He might do it, thinking that his microsoft office will still work. Users don't see any difference. Sorry if it hurts, but that is the way it is, whether you like it or not.
Member since:
2005-07-03
They should also then, by that logic, return Windows machines because they cannot run the software in Ubuntu's repositories nor can they run software downloaded from here:
Hmmm no. That's not the logic he used. If I have a piece of software that runs on Windows, I expect it to work on my new machine.
Those repositories are light-years away from any user that has no idea what Linux is in the first place. They have the software (or know pieces of software) and if it doesn't work, they simply don't want to go repository hunting.
Understandable, in my opinion.