Buying A Netbook? Think Linux
Many netbook computer buyers are still reluctant to "take a chance" on Linux rather than Windows XP. But which operating system is really the riskier choice for a netbook buyer?
As a rule, netbook vendors will pre-install and support either Windows XP or Linux. While many netbook buyers will stick with Windows XP since it's the most familiar choice, that doesn't mean it's the best choice.
First, consider the cost of the netbook compared to the cost of the software running on it. In particular, consider Microsoft Office, which currently retails for a little over $300.
Does it really make sense, given any possible alternative, to double the price of a new netbook simply to run one software package?
The vast majority of business users today will find that OpenOffice.org gives them all of the features they need in a business productivity suite, and it offers excellent interoperability with existing Microsoft Office document formats. In fact, the only thing that keeps many users from switching is force of habit -- a habit that most small-business owners simply cannot afford to indulge, since OpenOffice.org won't cost them a penny to install and use.
What does this have to do with Windows XP, which supports OpenOffice.org just as well as Linux does?
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