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Originally Posted by runningbird  Yeah, the whole ideal of open source software is a big reason I tried to make the switch. I think open source software is a great thing, and can (and is) helping society in some major ways. It's just that at this point; switching is a major commitment. I get by, but there are so many things I cannot do; I can't even open a zip file. It is indeed a revolutionary effort where many many people pour in much more than they get back in the return. But it just isn't practical for everyone to immerse themselves in it to the point of being completely competent, which may even extend to doing some developmental work when you hit a special need. |
Runningbird, I get what you say but I'm not sure it is true.
Restore your PC to Windows; download and install Ubuntu next to it (dual boot) and off you go. No special competencies needed. Worst case if you really lack the competence to do this, is to get a geek to do it for you. Give him / her 100 USD / EUR / UKP and you're both happy.