Linked by Robert Gering on Tue 17th Sep 2002 18:11 UTC
First, a little background. I am a Windows user who has been using Windows since 3.1. I am not a programmer or a developer, I am a user. I process photos, use the internet, e-mail, write letters, play the ever important games and even use it to develop my comic strips. I am not computer illiterate and I use my computer with confidence and skill. Now with that said. I hate Windows.
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Robert, I have to commend you for at least trying Linux. I too wanted Linux to work right out of the box when I first started using it four years ago. Back then, it was as "easy" as reading all of the manuals for your hardware and editing several config files with all of the specs. Since then, Linux has come a long way and the install process is MUCH easier, however, it's still not as easy to use as Windows. But at least you gave it an effort unlike many other people who posts on sites like this and complain about Windows 24/7 but never have the courage to try an alternative.
Regarding the frequent updates, if you set up Mandrake to run as a desktop computer and not a server, you should not need to update your system very often. Many of the patches that are released pertain to server software, although Mozilla updates are quite common right now since many people are finding security holes as it becomes more popular.
It's a shame Linux didn't meet all of your requirements to replace Windows (it still hasn't met all of mine yet, either), but I commend you for your effort to give it a try. As you noted, it is constantly changing, so don't be afraid to give it a shot again in a year or so and maybe by then it will be more accomodating for end users.