Re: Why Linux will never win against windows

From: Ron Youvan (ka4inm_at_tampabay.rr.com)
Date: 08/28/04

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    On Mon, 23 Aug 2004 09:38:25 +0100, Knee_on_lite wrote:

    >
    > This is not a troll, I decided to try out Linux, I got some advise and
    > decided to try out slackware. Let me just say here that until Linux is
    > aimed at users who are not Linux Gurus it has no chance against
    > Windows.
    >
    > I have been using computers since Dos so I'm not a complete newbie.
    > But It was overwhelming trying to get to grips with the instillation
    > of slackware..Mounting drives , burning ISO images, I got half way
    > through the instillation and got an instillation error. Bad download
    > package. (670MB). OK I will try yellow dog. Another download of about
    > 700 MB It will not even boot <Shrug> maybe its me.
    >
    > So I have now downloaded Knoppix and DSL (Dam small Linux) and I'm
    > impressed they both boot and run from the CD, but its not what I
    > wanted. But I think I will stick with them for now because I cannot be
    > bothered to download all the stuff again. and to spend hours and hours
    > trying to figure out Linux terms I have no idea about, even after
    > using help files and google.
    >
    > So as a person who wanted to use Linux, and migrate from windows, I
    > found it just to dam difficult, and most windows users will find the
    > same problems. Until there is a version of Linux specifically designed
    > for users who are migrating from windows, Linux will never even come
    > close to windows. And I don't like using a MS operating system, but
    > have no choice at present.
    >
    > Its a shame because I love the look and feel of Knoppix and DSL. But I
    > will be sticking with windows un till Linux Distros are easier to use
    > and implement.

      You missed it! BUY Red Hat, the commercial version of LINUX.
    Put it on one confusor, buy it again to put it on the second, JUST like
    Micro$oft.
      Slackware is ONLY for those willing to spend the time and monies (for
    books) to learn somethings. I love Slackware! It's free!
    PS: When M$ goes out of business, what will you use? 

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