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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You have got to be kidding me. There is no way any sane person can claim linux installation is easier than Windows. I download a file in Windows, double click it, and install it. I don't even know where to begin in Linux. If installing was so easy in linux then why does every package have their own system: apt, yum, red carpet, click-n-run, and now this whole autopackage deal... it may be easier for a developer, but not for joe six pack.