[eaglescout1998]

Somehow, I think the learning curve for a new operating system may be a little too steep for government employees.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

It's OK for Bill Gates to want everybody to give away their money just like him, but don't you dare touch where his money comes from.

[snowsislander]

It’s certainly a good idea.

[bamahead]

ping!

[ShadowAce]

[bigbob]

Hey Brits, why not stop buying Dells, HPs, and the rest and buy “Windsor” or “Royal” PCs instead? What, there *aren’t* any British PC manufacturers?? No major software purveyors either?? Well then sure, go ahead and screw and American business!

I’m not a huge Microsoft fan and think Linux will have a growing role, but bristle at the idea of Brit Gummint lackeys poking the stick in the eye of a US company.

[microgood]

The only problem I see is that Open Office totally sucks.

[palmer]

My analogy is running Windows is like riding the train, potentially faster and easier but only goes to certain places. Linux is like driving a car. You have to do more work, but you can go wherever you want.

[Moonman62]

Linux has its uses, but I can see where a switch like this can lose money in the long run.