Dinesh Joshi wrote:
As i said in my earlier reply. Its not a matter of the average computer knowledge. Its a matter of "freedom". People just hate rules especially when they are enforced :)
In computers, the seriousness of the user depends on whether he/she is the owner and how much data is at stake. College students would only be interested in using the pc the easiest way. Their data is not business like which would make them suffer heavy economic losses, if compromised. Even if their email is stolen, they will simply create a new id and start using it. Installing windows software comes easy to them and the equipment too is designed for easy windows driver setup.
A good option would be to have a small but dedicated room/lab for linux only and only those genuinely interested come to use it. Let the rest use windows. Another option is to have dual booting and let the user choose as per individual choice. Only buffet, no fighting. :)
Regards,
Rony.
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