Where do we start?

Stability, security, no more crappy spyware installing itself on your computer and wreaking havoc. There are so many reasons it's hard to decide. Most importantly, Linux provides you with the freedom to use the software you like, the way you like to use it. You are not locked into any formats that are controlled by monopolistic companies. You choose. Linux also has legendary stability. No more blue screens of death or check disk screens when you boot up. Linux is also easy to use. The learning curve is short and worth while. Once you move, you'll never look back.

And then there is cost. Linux is free and all the software we install is free.

What About Applications?

Need more software? Simply choose from thousands of software packages in the online catalogue, all available to download and install at the click of a button. And it's all completely free! Harmonytech provides the Linux operating system with all of its computers it sells. Additional pre-installed applications include:

* Open Office 2.0 office suite (Soon to be released v3.0)
* Totem and Xine movie players (Able to handle any movie format)
* CD ripping and burning software
* Games
* GIMP image manipulation (Free Adobe Photoshop clone)
* GAIM instant messenger (Chat to friends and family via any protocol)
* F-spot photo gallery
* Firefox web browser (The most secure and flexible web browser)
* Thunderbird email and Sunbird calendar client
* GnuCash personal finance software (Don't want to spend money on MYOB?)
* And many more high quality, free, open source, software packages

Don't forget - All of this software is free and continually updated on your computer.

Your Computer and Software Are Always Up To Date

The task bar contains an update area where we'll notify you when there are updates available for your system, from simple security fixes to a complete version upgrade. The update facility enables you to keep your system up-to-date with just a few clicks of your mouse. You don't have to update you system, restart, update again, restart, update your other software, then restart again. Update all your software once. You only need to restart the computer if you have a major update. Our software will tell you if you need to.

Support

Have you ever called Microsoft when you have a Windows problem? It's more likely you called the teenager down the street or someone like me. When you have a problem with the software on your machine you can give us a call. You can also ask questions in the many online forums or search the Internet, an extensive knowledge base for Linux. The Linux community constantly work to fill the knowledge base with definitive how to's, troubleshooting, and answers to your questions. You may even add your own article! --Open Source is an effort to work as a community for the betterment of everyone. Welcome to the community.