OK here I go..
Lindows is a piece of crap, no matter what way it’s looked at. Lindows has its KDE setup to mimic Windows defaults, it has the generic open source office type software (open office), is has Mozilla and Netscape as its main browser, and
now (unlike the initial release) is doesn't have WineX in it. Before I was supporting it because it included the full version of WineX, but now because the WineX team has left Lindows team can no longer have a WineX license.
So for a small count, I can install Linux Mandrake (free to download, 19.99 @ a book store), download the programs I want, and live with KDEs default theme, or download a 400kb Microsoft Windows look-a-like. Humm... where in there do I ever spend more then 19.99? The $80.01 your spending extra is for saving you the download time, I don't know about you but I pay 39.99 CND ($22 USD) a month for DSL internet and I can download all that software in about 25 mins.
Oh, did I mention that the Lindows device auto-detection only has about 200 devices, where as Mandrake has 4000+, and Red Hat has about 3500+? So, from a free download I'm getting better software, better hardware detection and a larger user base of people to help me solve my problems, oh yea and I’m saving $100 USD, or $80.01 is I got the CDs from a store.
I don't really see a point. Lindows main promise was to run windows apps, but with out WineX backing that it can only run wine compliant apps. Oh and Wine is free, just like open office.
If you did in fact want WineX, to play D3D based games, then you could get the free CVS site, or you could pay for a pre compiled version.
Anyways my main point is that Lindows isn't about running Windows apps/games anymore, it’s about making money of free software.
What do you choose?
BTW Its nice to see so many people wanting to support Linux, but as a suggestion before you try a full install (Like with Mandrake or Red Hat) get a Linux for Windows so you can fool around with it. After you've had some experience then try a normal distro. Many new users get irritated with Linux because it isn't the easiest OS to install and use. Take your time; realize that not everything is going to work in 5 mins. There is always a message board somewhere that can help you so just look around.
