[hblug] Computers with Ubuntu

[Michael Adams]

On Thu, 23 Nov 2006 07:30:13 +1300
chris morris wrote:

> Donor systems would need to be of a minimum useful spec.
> Say 500mhz / 128mb / 20GB
> Even higher if they want KDE or anything to do with multimedia ( video
> etc )
> 
> Modems will be an issue, 95% of them will arrive with useless
> winmodems
> 
> Printers are always an issue, lots of the new ones just dont work on 
> linux (canon ip-xxxx series for example )
> Most of the new "photo" printers are rubbish on linux. Sure they will 
> sometimes print ( just ) but the quality and speed are terrible ( read
> 30min per A4 )
> 
> Things that would need "explaining" to the users:
> You cant install any of the software you already have on CD
> Dont buy any games etc from the warehouse or anywhere else because
> they wont go on linux.
> Webcams wont work. ( MSN / YAHOO / SKYPE etc)
> Your digital camera wont hook up - you will need to use a card-reader.
> Your scanner may/may not work.
> Making video CD/DVD on linux will require a BA in computer sciences :)
> (and more cpu than u currently have)
> 
> You get my drift.....
> The above may sound somewhat cynical but its actually close to
> reality. Computer support is what I do for a living and the above are
> all real examples Ive had.
> Consumers get used to the drag-n-drop, point-n-click, plug-n-play ease
> of doing things in windows - and they will unfortunately expect that 
> from linux as well...
> 
> cheers
> chris.
> 

I may be stating the obvious but it could well be that it's all more
hassle than it is worth. It may need too much time and commitment.

-- 
Michael
 Those that can, do; those that can't, teach.