>
> I have to agree John. Not only is the process well
> streamlined and
> compatible with more hardware, but the default SuSE
> kernel boots at
> least 40 percent faster than previous releases.
>
I don't disagree with any of that. But the fact
remains that in six months with friendly geek help
from multiple linux admin type techs, I have not
managed to end up with a stable linux distro on my
box.
I have three friends now who would happily switch to
Linux if someone would install it and then help them
when they have a problem or need to install a new
program. They would cheerfully pay for that help.
There is no one to do it. When they want to install
Windows or a new program on Windows or have a problem
with Windows, repair people and friendly geeks are
everywhere. And on the Apple subject, I read
somewhere that for the first time in years first-time
Apple users are on the rise (thanks to frustration
with Windows) this confirms, as someone else said,
that people are ready to change.
anyway, I still am optimistic. I've only had this
computer since April, I am sure that somewhere there
is a distro that will work on it. Wish me luck. :)
Cassandra
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