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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