I'm really new to Linux, but I think that as people become more computer
literate they are bound to resent situations where they cannot help
themselves to solve a problem. That is the main ax I have to grind with
MSWindows. Without an engineering degree you are out in the cold most of the
time. I just learned (please don't laugh) that all the control for installs
is in a text file that I can edit, not in some archane "registry" where
trying to remove something can create chaos. Linux needs to point up the
ease of resolving problems, the lack of need for outside technical support
once you become familiar. I wish we had a central point for error messages
and recovery steps to take, or is there and I am unaware? By the way, what
is the name of the text file which keeps the install information? I have a
stack of books 5 feet tall and can't find this answer. Thanx.............leo.
Tuesday 12 June 2001 08:35 am, you wrote:
> On Tue, 12 Jun 2001, Mike Manchester wrote:
> > Please check out this artical and give your feedback.
> >
> > http://www.zdnet.com/anchordesk/stories/story/0,10738,2773365,00.html
> >
> > Mike M.
>
> Hmm.. first argument is that it wont work because everyone else too stupid
> to use linux and that only people that get paid will make linux easier to
> use.. He has obvisouly not tried GNOME or KDE...
>
> second argument: you need java to be a good desktop.. doesn't really make
> any sense.. seeings how the majority of apps are still written in c/c++..
> and.. guess what.. Java does work on linux..
>
> third argument: can't really make heads or tails of it..
>
> fourth argument: linux is a threat to other unix falvors more than it is a
> threat to ms.. don't see how this keeps it from being a desktop?
>
> fifth: worried about linux forking.. which I can see as a potential
> concern
>
> sixth: claims OS is a small cost when running a server... tell that to the
> people that have to upgrade every 2 years when MS releases it's new OS
>
> seventh: I think he is trying to say it will only work if it is made
> specific to hardware.. again.. not sure about this
>
> eight: good advice.. argument as to why linux wont make it on the desktop
> it is not though.
>
> nine: a little fortune telling here.. linux will be used in embedded
> devices.. so not on the desktop..
>
> all together.. the article is weak..seems like more uninformed propaganda
> to me..
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