> Not to be totally negative, but are we really all about that? I mean is it
> all about getting everyone able to use linux? Sure it's a nice idea but
> not the focus of linux, I'm one who thinks that windows is for people that
> can't use linux and good for them.
>
> Honda civics are for people who can't use 1970 Chevy's with 454 big
> blocks, blowers and keep dual Carbs tuned. Different strokes for different
> folks and lets just leave it that way I say. I'd rather focus on security,
> stability, and power with useability being my smallest concern in a
> distro.
>
> Just like the hot-rod isn't for the average driver linux shouldn't
> necesarilly be for the average computer user. If it works out that way
> through evolution fine, but I don't think we should push it and change
> focus from what brought linux where it's at now. Amiga died trying to be
> something other than what made it popular.
>
>
> Just my 2 cents - don't take me too seriously I'm a pessemist. ;)
>
While security and stability are a definate must, the MAJORITY of computer
users are not able/willing to hack their system into complience. I believe
it should be the goal of every OS to achieve the delicate balance of
features, stability, security, and ease of use. If a distrobution wants to
make it in the big bad market dominated by a certain monster of a company
ease of use is a must. Face it, not everyone sits at their computer and
codes all day long. Don't get me wrong I love being able to sit down and get
something done in C++ but I love to put that down and relax with my high
tech sound card blasting some Canadian Rock music by a band called Rush, or
stress relief by fragging the occasional teenager in UT. =) Why stop at a
secure and stable OS when you can make it well rounded as well. Sorry if
anyone disagrees with this, and I will not cloud the mailing list answering
flames. So this is my view on an OS... If you share the same view, cool, if
not, I won't lose any sleep over it.
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Tim McKenzie
Appalachian State University
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