In article <86qdnX0JPf96HBvV4p2dnAA@telenor.com>, iceprince <isprins@home.no> wrote:
>Hello, i wounder if anyone has opinions on why someone that is not
>familiar with linux ( kubuntu hardy ) should choose it over vista. I am
>speaking about resources and system load, the minimum specs on the CPU
>and RAM, security and hardware detection ( usb,bluetooth mouse and
>keyboard, HP PSC 2355 printer ) The computer will be used to read and
>post email, some light office work and paying bills over the internet,
>and surfing.

Depends. For me, it's all about doing what I want with my computer how I
want. Once MS started to try to lock down what you could and couldn't do
(DRM is the classic here) I wanted nothing more to do with them. I haven't
regreted the choice. No worms/viruses/trojans is just a bonus. :)

Try it, you might like it. Not that much different in look/feel now.