Re: unsatisfied Linux lover

jean bouvier <jeanbouvier@xxxxxxxxx> did eloquently scribble:
I love Linux, but:
a) why with Knoppix 5.0.1 I can use java web chat and all runs fine (= it is
possible to shut the windows) and use my scanner (Epson CX5400 all-in-
one), while with Knoppix 5.1.1 both are impossible?
b) why with Knoppix 5.0.1 and 5.1.1 it is impossible to use my printer
(Epson CX5400 all-in-one)?
c) why with Fc6, Mandriva 2007, Suse 10.2, etc, it is possible to use my
printer, while it is impossible to use java web chat (the windows do not
shut) and to use my scanner?
These trivial things do not allow the spread of Linux.

You're tarring all of linux with the same brush. Even though it's only a few
distributions that are at fault. (If indeed they are).

Before you start shouting "Linux is rubbish" try other distros. I note
you've not mentioned ubuntu which is currently the rising star in the linux
cosmos. Does that have the same problems?

Until you have tried it, by all means complain about knoppix, fedora, suse,
etc, but leave linux as a whole out of it.
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