As summer arrives and students get their report cards, I thought it a good time to see what grades Lindows.com receives for their first 9 months in operation.
Operating System: B. Consumers can buy computers running LindowsOS from Walmart.com for as little as $299. The OS installs in under 5 minutes, though we still need to support a wider range of hardware. Software: A-. Click-N-Run is the easiest way to load software onto any computer. For the first time a Linux system has leapt ahead of Microsoft in ease of use. 1,000+ programs in the Click-N-Run Warehouse for a flat $99 annual fee. Windows Compatibility: B. We support viewing, printing, and copying Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files. More work needed for printer drivers and Windows file server connections. Communication: B+. There are lots of mischaracterizations swirling around — check out www.lindows.com/myths for the top myths about Lindows.com. Overall: B+.
Michael Robertson, CEO Lindows.com
