[ale] End of XP

[Jim Kinney]

I have a unique view on transitioning people to Linux from <other>.

Don't provide a desktop that looks similar. Provide a clean, well
functioning desktop that is Linux. Don't try and make them thing they are
using "old tried and true but seriously broken". Make sure they are fully
aware they using the new hotness.

Accounting software transition will be ugly. None use a format that can be
imported into another. Best bet is to use a windows server with terminal
server licensing and use Remmina remote desktop for access.


On Fri, Mar 21, 2014 at 12:29 PM, Greg Clifton <gccfof5 at gmail.com> wrote:

> OK, so M$ puts a steak in the heart of XP next month.
>
> Unfortunately, my office and most of our customers are still running Win
> XP, through Win 7 downgrade option.
>
> So, I am looking at options. I saw an article on Zorin OS the other day as
> a look alike and pretty much work alike replacement for XP with Wine and PlayOnLinux
> built in. Maybe I could use this to "wean" the boss off of Windows.
>
> No need to flame on M$, I just looking for suggestions on a safe/easy
> transition out the Windows world that can run on 5 year old hardware. Any
> other suggestions for a platform move that could still run Windows apps
> (mostly Business Vision accounting software) under Linux, hopefully with
> minimal disruption?
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Greg Clifton
>
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Every time you stop a school, you will have to build a jail. What you gain
at one end you lose at the other. It's like feeding a dog on his own tail.
It won't fatten the dog.
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