[mdlug] Linux and Church Sound Booth

[Michael ORourke]

I think it depends on what their needs are for the computer.  You may 
want to gather some requirements before you make any particular 
recommendations.  For instance, it's difficult to replace a Windows 
desktop running PowerPoint with a Linux desktop running OpenOffice 
Impress.  Can it be done, sure.  But is everyone that volunteers running 
OpenOffice and using Impress at home?  Probably not.  Are there other 
volunteers that are Linux savvy or is it just you (especially 
considering the comment about the tech guy)?  Are you always there every 
weekend to answer questions and provide support?  Who do they call if 
they have problems?  IMHO, getting a better idea what their needs are 
and who will be using it and how, are critical to the success of this 
upgrade.  I advocate using Linux where and when it makes sense, not just 
because you can.

-Mike

On 9/23/2016 1:32 AM, JeremyBekka C wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My church is in need of a new computer and sound system. I am wondering if
> anyone here is familiar with Linux and sound equipment. The main technical
> guy at my church does not know much about Linux and thinks we should stick
> with Windows. Does anyone have any information that I could use to show the
> benefits of using Linux?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeremy
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