David Fletcher

UK

Software engineer

Well, sorry and all that, microsoft, but if I was to try it, I'd have to buy it. I'm not going to give another penny of my hard earned to microsoft, not now, not ever, so I wont be trying either vista or 7.

I'm a member of a Linux Users Group, and nothing delights me more than helping others get started with using Linux. Usually it's as simple as sorting out their Internet connection by getting rid of those horrible USB->ADSL adaptors. The wonderful Free Cycle network has helped me in the past with this, by donating redundant ADSL routers. If I've got a spare one at the time it can be gifted to the new Linux user. If not they're happy to go and buy one after seeing a demonstration.

Personally, compared to the KDE desktop, I find XP to be primitive and unfriendly to the user. I'm delighted I made the small effort required to switch, as are all of the people I've helped. None of them regret making the move.