Somehow I had Jesus pegged as a Windows kind of a guy - in a down-with-the-masses sort of a way. But 29-year-old developer Jereme Hancock reckons Jesus would be all for Linux - and has developed the Ubuntu Christian Edition, according to an article at Linux.com

"Along with the standard Ubuntu applications, Ubuntu Christian Edition includes the best available Christian software. The latest release contains GnomeSword," (GnomeSword?) "BibleMemorizer, BibleTime, and much more - including a Virtual Rosary integrated using WINE. [I hope that's communion wine.]

"Ubuntu Christian Edition also includes fully integrated web content parental controls powered by Dansguardian. A graphical tool to adjust the parental control settings has also been developed specifically for Ubuntu Christian Edition. These features are truly what sets Ubuntu Christian Edition apart."

Sadly, due to some problems involving a laptop, the project was suspended just a few months ago - but will be back soon.

I didn't know I ought to have Christian software. So many choices! So many consumer products!

How can I avoid the trap of owning ba'athist bathmats or Mormon mugs? Buddist bud-vases or Rastafarian rugs? Christian Scientist cushions or JW jugs?

Jerome's got me worried. If your operating system can be of a particular persuasion, how do I know my copy of Windows is Christian enough? If I go to Help > About, will I find a statement of faith? What if my copy's just too darn liberal for my tastes - can I upgrade it to Open Evangelical? Maybe Microsoft should start inserting the Nicene Creed into the source code somewhere. I'd hate to think St Peter has a list of serial numbers up there at the Pearly Gates.