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On Thu, 9 Aug 2007 10:02:55 pm Bob Middaugh wrote:
> > I'm interested in changing over to FreeBSD from Windows, but
> > I'll have to say, you guys don't really present a forceful
> > argument to Windows users of how easy the switch may be.

Simple,  Use a live CD.  RoFreesbie, Knoppix, Ubuntu, and several 
others no doubt, will give you the chance to have a good look and 
explore without installing.
Up to you to decide, then.

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Regards,
Brian