This is a good idea, things that seem simple to us can baffle
beginners. I recall, for instance, when asked to "specify the mount
point of the root partition" I repeatedly tried "root" instead of
"/" :o)
I bet it would be easy to get volunteers for this job, as it would be
an excellent way to meet women :)
-WBD
William H Bouterse wrote:
>
> Is there any thought to having ONLY
> first-time users attempt to install and use basic
> L-M setup? Maybe the kiosks of Paris?
> i.e.
> Install the Distro, Have printing,modem,sound,
> video,internet connections all working or
> find out why they didn't?
> Kind of like a pre-Movie screening that is
> sometimes shown in theaters which can actually
> lead to changes in the main release.
>
> I realize this is what we are supposed to be doing!
> However many "average" (whatever that may mean) users,
> do not have the time,inclination, or intestinal fortitude,
> to whip themselves into long-night bleary eyed sessions,
> trying to stay up with the latest cutting edge.
>
> I have been trying to spread the word about
> Linux and Linux-Mandrake in paticular for years but have found,
> unfortuantely fairly often, even highly intelligent people,
> some with advanced education levels and professionals in the use
> of technology , CANNOT GET AN INSTALL OF LINUX UP
> AND RUNNING AND THEN USE IT .
>
> Even after several years of Linux use I still frequently find
> myself "lost in limbo". Maybe too much Jimi Hendrix and
> Janis Joplin music in the 70s :)
> I am okay with that but others,even as they may desire to get away from
> M$,
> have a very hard time of it.
>
> Anyhow just random thoughts here.
>
> Keep up the great work People.
> This a great distro of a great OS.
> Seems that about this time of development,
> the "Flames" start getting a little "Hotter" :)
>
> William Bouterse
> Talkeetna Ak
