The reason Macs are gaining in popularity is because you are getting a package deal with them. Take the time to do a little research out there. Macs basically throw the whole cost of have a computer up front, and that scars off a bunch of people but it all in perspective. With widows you think you are getting a great deal up front, but then you have to buy this and that to be productive and secure. I think that is BS. With Linux you have little or no cost to run the system. It supports most hardware in use, and is great to use plain and simple.

I will admit that each has it’s pros and cons, but think about it. Most people are afraid to do something different because of what they see in marketing material. Everyone think that Windows is sooo good until they have an issue then they blame the manufacture on the comp when it’s all in the software.

I didn’t even know about Linux until my ex’s brother in-law said to try it. I’ll admit I was way iffy about it, and well I made the jump, and made my desktop a dual boot setup. Yeah I know the Linux geeks are going “eeeek”, but I still need windows for a few thing that I do.

Sorry I got away from the point for a sec. I run an anti-virus just because of the nature on the beast, but I also have to worry about the other 4 windows boxes I have at my home. Slowly and patiently introducing them into Linux. I’m glad I do run something because I caught a few things that even AVG for windows didn’t pick up. If you are thinking of introducing someone into Linux don’t get all crazy on them get them going off a Live CD, and show them how well it works even when running from a CD. Be patient, and treat them like a confident person, and could use a little help.