Linked by Kevin Arvin on Thu 1st Jan 2004 21:29 UTC
The aim of this experimental Linux distribution is to provide to the student population at large an operating system that is easy to install and use and provides an alternative to the traditional commercial operating systems. CollegeLinux is a Slackware derived Linux (2.4.23) distribution on a single CD that weighs in at 600 MB.
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I didn't think the review was that bad for a "mini-review." The author merely related his experiences with the distribution in a concise manner. In fact, I agree with him on a number of them:
I think the default theme looks ghastly. I'm sure other disagree, but if that's my opinion.
I can not IMAGINE why OpenOffice is not included. If this is indeed intended for college students, OpenOffice should be the Number 1 application, trailed by Firebird, Evolution, and GAIM.
Having read the review, I was content to relegate CollegeLinux to the status of "Interesting Idea, Not Useful at The Moment, But Might Investigate Later." When the founder came here to make inflammatory comments at the reviewer, however, I must say that I have now firmly decided I am never going to install or recommend CollegeLinux. That is easily the least appropriate and the most unprofessional behavior I have ever seen. I don't care if you're a volunteer: if you want people to use your product, they're going to expect professionalism. And you just blew it.