Clarence Verge wrote: > > > (2) There are significant differences in filesystem organization > > between RedHat-like and Slackware-like distributions. BasicLinux > > is Slackware-like. > > I worry how the average joe on the street is supposed to know stuff > like that.
BasicLinux is not designed for the average joe on the street. Nor is Slackware, for that mattter. Your average joe will have a powerful computer and will run RedHat (or similar) with a "user friendly" point-and-click interface. He will install .rpm packages using a point-and-click wizard. No problem. > It's the sort of thing that makes me say Linux isn't ready > for primetime. What you mean is: BasicLinux is not ready for primetime. > We are all a bit more computer savvy than that guy, and WE > have to depend on the High Priests of Linuxhood for instruction > on even the simplest operations. The High Priests were all newbies once and had trouble understanding even the simplest operations. They climbed the learning curve, and so can you. Cheers, Steven
