Hi,
Here are my opinions ( modestly ).
I am both a Linux and a Win98 user.
Win98 --> Games like Dynamix StarSiege Tribbes
--> For my TV card
--> Office97 apps
Linux --> To experience and learn Unix/Linux programming paradise.
-- And try to get the F$#@$#@ XFree 4.0 to work!!!
John Cavan wrote:
> This will probably cause a flame war, but it may be better to take a
> slightly different approach to the package selection, more similar to
> the way Windows does it. Bear in mind that the Windows style does two
> things:
>
> 1. Reduces clutter
> 2. Provides a "comfortable look" to people migrating to Linux
>
Maybe but is there over 500-1000+ applications that comes with Windoz
which you may select ? - NO !
>
> Never underestimate the value of the new user's prior experiences in
> their evaluation of something new. It's not to say I want a Windows look
> (shudder), but installation experiences in Linux can be painful enough
> for the average newbie, why make it worse?
>
Agree, But "experienced" new users are enough "experienced"
to know that they have to READ the docs (book) before starting
the installation of new stuff...( I hope :-).
>
> John
>
ciao
Serge Lussier
