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So it's cool, and a lot of people might see it as a bad thing that if this took off could potentially bring Linux users back to Windows. I personally think it c

by kikki 12y ago

So it's cool, and a lot of people might see it as a bad thing that if this took off could potentially bring Linux users back to Windows. I personally think it could do the reverse though and encourage people to try Linux. If they enjoy using some small selection of tools that work on Windows (presumably all CLI tools) then they might be convinced to give a full distro a go. Interesting concept though and I really hope it works out.

spurgu 12y ago
I think it would mainly be used by Linux users forced to use Windows for some reason (at work, for example).
- sunilkumarc 12y ago
  I totally agree with you. Some of us who really like Linux are forced to use Windows at work. This project is really going to help a lot of people :)
  - wampus 12y ago
    But if you can run this, you can run VirtualBox, which is a much safer alternative (and simpler, if a live ISO meets your needs).
    - usefulcat 12y ago
      But not equivalent for some use cases. Like, say I want to use 'find' (not windows find.exe) to find files on a Windows filesystem.
      - leni536 12y ago
        What I typically miss on Windows is "rsync".
    - cgh 12y ago
      Unfortunately, a vm solution won't work with certain vpns, such as Cisco's. I know firsthand as I've tried it.
      - copperx 12y ago
        Forcing me into a non-admin Windows account at work is bad enough. If I had a to tolerate a VM on top of that I would start bringing my laptop.
aaronem 12y ago
Linux already does plenty to bring Linux users back to Windows. What’s this going to hurt?