Local horror author Morven Westfield has graciously plugged Just Works in her recent podcast!  If you love good horror along the likes of Dark Shadows with a little geekiness thrown in, you’ll LOVE her books.  Check them out at http://www.morvenwestfield.com/

GIMP is the GNU Image Manipulation Program. It does the same work in Linux that Adobe Photoshop does in Windows and Mac OS. It’s also FREE. And they have recently redone the user interface and made it more like Photoshop so it’s REALLY easy to learn.

Here’s a breakdown for you of your savings:

• Windows Vista Home Upgrade: $129.95 ($199.95 new)
• Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade: $199.00 ($699 new)
• Total Adobe/Microsoft Upgrade Cost: $328.95 ($898.95 if bought new, plus the cost of the computer)
  

…and with Linux from Just Works?

• Just Works Linux Upgrade (Mandriva Powerpack): $120.00 ($699 with a new computer)
• GIMP Software: FREE – It’s included!
• Total Cost to upgrade with Just Works and Linux: $120.00 ($699 with a new computer)
  

Total Savings: $208.95 (or $199.95 plus the cost of a new computer)

What about support you ask? With Just Works, you get our comprehensive support straight from our Nashua, NH store. You won’t see that kind of personal service from Microsoft or Adobe.

Not too bad, huh? Stop on by our shop at 419 Amherst St. right next to Boomer McLoud and try out Linux and GIMP absolutely risk free!

A follow-up article to yesterday’s, again from F-Secure:

John Doe is a Criminal Mastermind

As always, these are Windows only for now.  Linux users are not yet targeted by these criminals.