I'm not sure that Windows is easier for them to learn than Linux. Twice in the last 24 hours I've talked to people who have major spyware issues because they use IE on Windows. And others I know are swamped with SPAM. I think the barriers to overcome are: 1- Attitude about Linux/Open Source of: PHB, Volunteers, and Potential Users. 2- Getting enough Volunteers who can do the training/support/hand-holding. 3- What are the users needs/desires and how good (easy to use?) are the applications available that do these things on Linux. Mike Nixon On Fri, 22 Oct 2004 17:23:10 -0500, Jerry W wrote: <snip> > The older adults who do come in have a hard enough time with Windows, so do not think they would like Linux. > > Jerry _______________________________________________ TCLUG Mailing List - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota Help beta test TCLUG's potential new home: http://plone.mn-linux.org Got pictures for TCLUG? Beta test http://plone.mn-linux.org/gallery tclug-list at mn-linux.org https://mailman.real-time.com/mailman/listinfo/tclug-list