Linked by John Collins on Wed 4th Jun 2003 15:23 UTC
There seem to be many reviews on Red Hat 9.0, but all seem to be written by Linux junkies who really know their stuff. What about the MS Windows Convert? They say people like the first thing they use (i.e. if you learn to drive a manual transmission, you prefer it over automatic). If this is true, how does Red Hat 9.0 introduce a novice pc user to the world of computers? I hope to answer some of those questions in this tiny review.
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Allow me to expound upon my "background"....
I've been a computer tech for 5 years, Windows and Mac. I can write code in about 6 or 7 different languages and can do graphic design/website creation. But I know Windows and Mac.
I'm a "USER" when it comes to Linux. I never said I was a computer idiot or a computer genius. What I *did* say is that some simple things could be avoided in RH 9.0 to make the novice Linux (former Windows) user more comfortable with the installation process.
I don't expect anything. What this article is about is the pitfalls experienced when a Windows user installed Linux and how the Windows user is going to deal with them.
I know more than most about Windows. I never said I was a novice Windows/pc user. I said I was experienced. That doesn't mean I can't evaluate an OS I'm installing, and see what makes it more difficult for the average linux newbie (which I consider myself).
The point of the article? There are some things RH 9.0 still needs to do before a Windows user is going to feel relatively comfortable switching.