Linux appliance?
Jeff Kinz
jkinz at kinz.org
Wed Nov 24 20:24:01 EST 2004
On Wed, Nov 24, 2004 at 07:40:23PM -0500, Michael ODonnell wrote:
>
> Here's a query direct from a German relative when he
> heard that I know something about Linux:
>
> [my mother] is dying to be able to use the Internet, but is
> very afraid of computers. At home she cannot even correctly
> use her cell phone or Funktelefon. Isn't there a simple
> little Idiot-proof LINUX- Systeme bootable from something
> like an e-prom which cannot be invaded by viruses, trojans,
> dialers, spyware, etc? (Sort of like the old ATARI-PC?).
> That would be a super sales hit for our parents, in fact a
> "business idea." Don't you think so? I herewith establish
> my claim as being first with this idea.
>
> Any recommendations?
heh, "Audrey" from 3Com.
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