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| Linux - The Bulletproof, FREE Operating System |
Unlike MS Windows, Linux is a true 32 bit,
bulletproof, mission critical operating system that enjoys
international development by thousands of the world's top
programming experts. It has highly stable built in networking and
much more, including a choice of very "windowy" easy to
use graphical user interfaces. Best of all it's free, and there
are many powerful and "free for personal use" software
applications available for downloading, including the entire StarOffice
application suite and Corel WordPerfect. You never have to pay for
an operating system upgrade again, since free upgrades are easily
done over the internet at no extra charge. Linux upgrades are always
free. That's guaranteed in the license.
Sounds too good to be true?
Not really. While it is possible, initial Linux installations
from the Internet (free) are not easily accomplished by most
novices. Practically speaking you need to get Linux on CD for a
first time installation, although once it's installed you can
download all upgrades easily and for free.
You can get a Linux CD for under $5. from the
Linux Mall, but it costs more for an "Official Version"
that includes installation support. Because many novices want a
bit of initial support, there is money to be made by
developing Linux...
A powerful, stable and free multi-platform operating system will
eventually become a widely used tool of choice. When applications
are free for personal use, they will also become widely used and
preferred. These two factors lead to increased sales of business
applications. While commercial users must usually purchase
licensing for their commercial applications, Linux business
applications are generally much lower in price than the Microsoft
counterparts. Since an official Linux CD with support options
seldom costs over $50 to $100, and since you can legally
install Linux on as many computers as you want from the same CD,
it's a much better value than Microsoft Windows. (MS
Windows costs more for each machine, even though Windows
is an inferior product)
How do we pronounce Linux? Click HERE to find out
Linux is usually pronounced "Lih-nux"
by North Americans. (like "win bucks")
Some pronounce Linux with a hard "i". (Lye-nux)
The Scandinavian author pronounces it "Lee-nooks".
But no matter whether you call it Lih-nux, Lye-nux, or Lee-nooks,
those in the know will usually understand what you mean.
What makes Linux so great?
