[ShadowAce]

Linux needs to do two things to be ready for prime time- be as easy to install as Windows ( pop in a CD, and follow the prompts ), and be able to work easily with Windows applications.

There are several distros that are easier to install than Windows--and it'll take less time.

OpenOffice.org will read and write MS Office files. GIMP works with just about any type of pic, and there are several sound mixing apps as well.

Check out my home page for a link to Windows-to-Linux apps equivalents.

[backhoe]

Check out my home page for a link to Windows-to-Linux apps equivalents.

Thanks- appreciate the info.