Linked by Kevin Russo on Thu 31st Mar 2005 18:40 UTC
I read a lot of reviews comparing GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows, and inevitably the topic of installing software comes up. Most reviews indicate that installing software in Windows is much easier than that of the desktop GNU/Linux world. I decided to do my own comparison based on my desktop usage to see the difference. The following are my results. Those of you that come from the Windows world may be a tad bit surprised at the ease in which software can be installed.
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I do agree that gnu/linux softwares are easier to install these days, but I never seen a comparison so subjective.
1) There's also a command line install, (xxx.exe) with switchs that allow you to skip the boring dialogs, for most softs I've seen under windows (provided that you have the software already downloaded)
2) you could have said for the linux install:
Step 1 - right click you GUI
Step 2 - open console
Step 3 - type s
Step 4 - type u
Step 5 - wait for the password prompt
Step 6 - enter your password
Step 7 - Search the net for the correct cmdline
Step 8 - type apt-get
Step 9 - type install
Step 10 - type abiword
Step 11 - type [Enter]
Step 12 - wait for the prompt
Step 13 - type y
Step 14 - wait for the install to be completed
Step 15 - Make a sandwich
Step 15 - logoff your su
Step 16 - close your console
...
Anyway I'm not suggesting that windows is easier or that gnu/linux are hard.. but you see my point....
:-)