[CLUE-Tech] Linux for publishing and the masses

[Dale K. Hawkins]

A friend sent me this.  I would be interested to hear people's
opinions.  Especially if anyone has any real publishing experience.
(I replied with what I know about Linux, but being a programmer, I
could not imagine using any other OS).

> My 82-year old father sent the following fax to his children
> today:
> 
> "I want to get some answers about Linux. The attached WSJ piece
> ... references its supporting graphics. And note its selection to
> run the 14,000 PCs in Munich. Could Linux help us get rid of Bill
> Gates once and for all?"
> 
> My father's publishing (i.e., graphics-intensive) business is
> small (maybe 12 PCs?) and has no on-site IT support. He's not
> particularly technical, although he's an early adapter (he bought
> a Beta Max and a KayPro CPM machine).

Thanks.

-Dale