Neil Bothwick wrote: > On Thu, 8 Nov 2007 13:05:18 +0000, Guanqun Lu wrote: > > >> We can't expect that all the Gentoo users should be a linux geek first, >> and then have a try on Gentoo linux sytem. >> > > Why not? Gentoo is aimed at more experienced users, Linux novices are > already amply catered for by other distros. I would never recommend > Gentoo to a new Linux user, in the same way that I wouldn't recommend > a Ferrari to a learner driver. > > Anyway, you need to use other distros first to truly appreciate Gentoo :) > > >
Well said. I used Mandrake for a while before switching to Gentoo. Gentoo for someone new to Linux is doable but not recommended. That said, a graphical installer would not bug me as long as I can do it the command line way. I just like the old way myself. To old to change maybe? :/ Dale :-) :-)
