[TriLUG] Re: Linux intro book recommendation?

[James Manning]

> >Today my BIL asked me "How hard would it be to get linux running
> >on our desktop to replace Win98 and MSOffice."
> >
> >I have no problem sending a 'techie' to the right resources to get
> >started...but he is not a 'techie'.
> >
> >What 'Idiot's Guide to Linux' books do y'all recommend?
> 
> Very Hard, we have tried to implement OpenOffice instead of MSOffice and 
> have not gotten anything but opposition.

1) hey, don't reply at the top, reply at the bottom :)

2) if they've already MS Office licenses (and it sounds like they do),
   perhaps Crossover Office would be a better solution for them?  It's
   truly amazing, esp. how well it works for IE and the Office stuff.

   http://www.codeweavers.com/products/office/

James
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