Mark, Something to play with

[root]

http://www.lycoris.com/
Lycoris Desktop/LX Update 2 is a familiar, powerful and open alternative to Windows®. Put the power back into your hands with this new, affordable operating system.

Hi Mark. I can't check this out now and you said in another thread you needed something to play with while we wait for version 2.
Of course, anybody else can try also. I would like to know how easy it is. I know nothing of Linux. ;)

[Mark]

root,

Unfortunately, I don't have experience of Linux distributions but Lycoris Desktop/LX is the best looking one I've seen so far and the price is right. Looks like a better option when compared to LindowsOS. I like the way Lycoris have tried to emulate the user-friendly Windows XP GUI.
Here's a review that you may find helpful:
http://www.extremetech.com/print_article/0,3428,a=23186,00.asp
Maybe some other board member will be able to give you a more enlightened opinion.

Regards,
Mark

[root]

I'm thinking as soon as my wife finishes this class she's in, Desktop/LX is going to become my operating system.
Now I'll have to get Agnitum to modify Outpost to work with Lycoris. Could be a problem.
I'll probably run a dual boot for a while.

[Mark]

A dual boot system is probably the best option. That's the way I'd do it. For some time now, I've also been thinking of getting my feet wet with Linux , but it'll have to wait until I have plenty of time on my hands. Desktop/LX looks like a good distribution to try. Let us know how things go when you finally take the plunge. I wonder if South Africans are able to purchase the product online.