On Mon, Jul 24, 2023 at 11:32:38AM +0100, Greater London Linux UUG wrote: > Yes, you would still have your normal Windows desktop
That is something important to understand: Open Source does not just mean free software on a free operating system, although that is long term desirable. There will be some applications that are only available on, say, MS Windows. If a user has just one of those they will have to stick with MS Windows†Replace a component at a time and at some point all the applications will be free software and a switch to a free OS might be possible. Some users might never switch OS. †OK you might get it going under Wine ... -- Alain Williams Linux/GNU Consultant - Mail systems, Web sites, Networking, Programmer, IT Lecturer. +44 (0) 787 668 0256 https://www.phcomp.co.uk/ Parliament Hill Computers. Registration Information: https://www.phcomp.co.uk/Contact.html #include <std_disclaimer.h> -- GLLUG mailing list [email protected] https://mailman.lug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/gllug
