Windows vs. Linux

I couldn't agree more with Wade Roushs article ("An Alternative to Windows", TR September 2004). Linux is practically guaranteed to be successful in todays market. Not only is it cheaper than Windows, but it uses fewer resources and is less prone to viruses. Now that its graphical interface is similar to Windows XPs, its sales have been soaring with corporations and government agencies worldwide. Microsoft claims that retraining IT to support Linux would cost more than staying with Windows, but this is only a partial truth. Perhaps one of the best qualities of Linux is that it's all open sourcefree to everyone. Its about time Microsoft shared the market.

Siobhan Kivler
Canaan, NH