 Why bother with Linux
when there is already Windows?
For several reasons! The first is to have a more robust system, immune from viruses and that is beyond conventional trade framework.
But there are so many other reasons, either technical or practical.
SLC has already installed Linux operating system on dozens of PC or clients labtops. The least we can say is so far so good, it is very positive, nothing less.
Most installations start with a dual boot to allow time for the new user to get used to software names that may be different from time to time and to gradually get to know this new environment. Sometimes the users make the jump without flinching. A summary analysis of computer user habits is used to determine the best way forward.
Ubuntu Linux is so well done and easy that anyone can install it and possibly set it up, mostly without even having to install drivers for peripherals. However, some models of printers, scanners, network cards or wireless webcams ask, just as in Windows, to install these drivers. Because these drivers are sometimes more difficult to install than Windows, it is best to rely on an expert from Linux Solutions. Our professional expertise and years of Linux knowledge will ensure a quick unsurprisingly result.
Now let's compare the prices: Home Edition OEM Windows 7 (the least expensive): $ 140 Setup + $ 120 = $ 260! Plus, you have to consider adding additional money for common utilities softwares which are not included with Windows: office software, image processing, antivirus, etc, etc. ....
Installing Linux (Includes 60 common software utilities): $ 60!
With external hardware configuration (printer, scanner, etc.) $ 99!
You get more: repository of more than 5000 free software in all categories and directly installable from the menu in two mouse clicks.
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