Have you tried the new install for Helix Gnome? I was
very impressed. I typed a short command in a terminal
window and a very nice graphical installer can up on
the screen. I really think that this installer was
even easier than a Windoze install file or
WindozeUpdate. Helix also has a built-in updater.
I'm very impressed with the install and upgrade
utilities and hope that more programs will follow
Helix's model.
Jeff
--- Gary Russell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hopefully this will be taken as constructive
> criticism, but I feel it needs
> to be said.
>
> First, let me say that that I have only been
> 'playing around' with Linux for
> about 8 months. I chose Mandrake because it was the
> most cutting edge and
> at first, the only one to support my video card. I
> have been VERY impressed
> with the graphical install and for someone who has
> NEVER touched or seen
> Linux, made it very easy for me to install.
>
> My number 1 complaint about Linux in general is that
> ther is no 'standard'
> install. RPMDrake does make things somewhat easier
> than trying to compile a
> tar file, but still a far cry from clicking an icon.
>
> I just tried installing KDE2. I downloaded megs of
> files only to find out
> that I don't have everything I need. Each RPM has
> its own set of
> dependencies. How do I know which to install? I go
> through each file and
> none would install because I needed to install
> something else first.
> Finally narrowed it down to crypto.so and ssl.so
>
> Hopefully, you understand my point - for Linux to
> become more everyday
> desktop friendly, someone has to come up with a
> better way of installing
> programs.
>
> At this point, Linux is still something for me to
> 'play with'. I'll have to
> stick with my crashy WIN98 to get my work done.
> Believe me, I'd rather be
> using Linux.
>
> Gary Russell
> Maryville, TN
>
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