How to Sell Linux

Sell- Verb (used with object)- to persuade or induce (someone) to buy or use something

That’s one of the many definitions of the word sell, it is also the definition which allowed me to use the word in this context. This post is all about how we (as a community of Linux users) could persuade or induce someone or some people to use Linux in many different ways; whether is be in an organisation or for personal use.

Microsoft Office 2010 Beta- Free Download

Just noticed that Microsoft are offering a free download of the beta release of Microsoft Office 2010 Pro Plus. I’ve not has a chance to try it yet however I think it looks a lot better than the 2007 release. Sadly that’s all the details I have right now but I will set it up on my PC tomorrow and take some screenshots. If anyone has used it please send me an email or leave a comment and I’ll post your review.

System Requirements

Internet access. Internet access (to download Office Professional Plus 2010 and get updates)

A PC with these minimum recommended specifications:

• 500 MHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher
• 256 MB of system memory or more
• 3.5 GB of available disk space
• 1024×768 or higher resolution monitor
• DVD-R/W Drive

Supported Operating Systems:

• Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 3 (32-bit)
• Windows Vista with SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Windows Server 2003 R2 (32-bit or 64-bit) with MSXLM 6.0 installed
• Windows Server 2008 with SP2 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Terminal Server and windows on Windows (WOW) (which allows installing 32-bit versions of Office 2010 on 64-bit operating systems) are supported.

Microsoft Office Pro Plus 2010 Download link