It suppose that I've taken the ease at which I can populate Windows with everything I need for everyday computing for granted. Today at work, I had the pleasure of helping an ex-Mac user making the adjustment to Windows. She was actually quite surprised to see that Windows has virtually nothing of use pre-installed, which certainly isn't the case with Mac OS.
However, I feel that I hooked her up with everything that she'll need for her daily computing, but I felt a little guilty for having her purchase all of that software, as well as a book on how to use Windows XP. If I had my way, I'd simply hook her up with all of the freeware and open-source software that I use, but I realize that it's a little too complex for a Windows newbie.
And I could've even given her lessons on how to use Windows XP. Unfortunately, that would create a conflict of interest, which - while I could likely get away with it - I would rather not do. Damn myself for being honest.
However, I feel that I hooked her up with everything that she'll need for her daily computing, but I felt a little guilty for having her purchase all of that software, as well as a book on how to use Windows XP. If I had my way, I'd simply hook her up with all of the freeware and open-source software that I use, but I realize that it's a little too complex for a Windows newbie.
And I could've even given her lessons on how to use Windows XP. Unfortunately, that would create a conflict of interest, which - while I could likely get away with it - I would rather not do. Damn myself for being honest.