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    Anybody tried "Presto"?

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by JohnWhoTwo, Jun 10, 2009.

  1. JohnWhoTwo

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    Presto!

    Seems like a "slim" Linux, and they charge $20 US for it, but the ease of installation might make that a worthwhile fee for a lot of people.

    Just wondering what folks here think about it.
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Jun 10, 2009
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  2. Thomas

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    It seems to just be Xandros.
     
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    Presto doesn't require a separate HD partition for installation - it installs into a "folder" in Win XP or Vista. I would think that this easy install might appeal to those who want to keep it simple.

    People with older Win XP systems might find it a better "upgrade" than getting a new system with either Vista or Win 7, I would think.
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Jun 11, 2009
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    Sounds similar to Wubi for Ubuntu... or ExpressGate/Splashtop. I'm not sure anyone is going to pay for a stripped down Linux system when you can download high quality distros for no charge and tweak them to perfection after a little reading... best of luck to them, for sure... just doesn't make much sense to me personally.
     
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  5. JohnWhoTwo

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    You know, that is my hesitation, too -

    I can see some advantages for perhaps a very small group,

    but overall why not get a more "full-bodied" distro for free,

    even if you do have to do a little work to install it?
     
    JohnWhoTwo, Jun 11, 2009
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    I'd love to support this - maybe purchase it as a gift to someone.
     
    archer7, Jun 11, 2009
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