Linked by Charles Williams on Mon 7th Apr 2003 03:17 UTC
We have all heard the horror stories of how GNU/Linux is difficult, if not almost impossible, as far as general desktop usability is concerned. In particular, there seems to be a continuous stream of gripes printed across the Internet, from Microsoft Windows users who wish, or have tried, to migrate to GNU/Linux, yet gave up in frustration. But what happens when complete computer newbies are introduced to GNU/Linux? By computer newbies, I am referring to those who have no computer experience whatsoever, in either a Windows, Mac, Linux, Unix or other environment.
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Funny, how some people can sound so negative and fucking self-righteous.
So, the geek handled the installation? Big deal, dump a windows cd with a complete newbie and have him install it!
And somebody is whining about "newbie" articles? Get a life, go for a party or something.
Ongoing support? whatever happened when they had no computer at all?
And some are actually worrying for the author? Why don't you let the freaking case develop and let's see what happens? Are you scared things might just turn out allright?
If you ain't ready to use linux for your needs, get out of the way and allow others to try. The sky ain't gonna fall just because, somebody is using linux. Ha!