>I'll have to agree with Rick. I cannot believe that this person is >a journalist !?!? I could tell right away that he did alot of research >on the subject ! :)
Come on guys... step outside our little linux circle and think about it. Linux is *vastly* unfriendly for people who know little about their computers and simply want things to work. What the author did wrong was that he missed the bigger picture and was hugely unflattering of the Linux community in general. As far as his comments of computer geeks goes he was <achem> a little ignorant, and very insulting. As far as his comments towords Linux's worth (especially as a server) he was <achem> a little ignorant, and very insulting. But as far as his comments torwards Linux's suitability for "average Joe's" desktop he was basically on the money. For all of those of you how do tech support for windows/mac imagine trying to talk one of those users you teach how to click the start button and go to "Programs - Accessories - Dial-up Networking" to install Linux. I shudder and feel sick at the prospect. For us our computer is a tool that makes our lives easier and opens up a world of information and friends around the world. Because of this we use the best tool for the job. For most people their computer is a necessary evil that they would banish to the broom closet if they tought they could get away with it. Lets not make either of our lives harder by trying to force Linux on them. Adam. ----------------- Earthlight Communications Limited ---------------- P.O. Box 5301 Adam Shand (fax) +64 3 477 5463 Dunedin, New Zealand Systems Manager (voice) +64 3 479 0303 ------------------ http://larry.earthlight.co.nz/ ------------------ -- TO UNSUBSCRIBE FROM THIS MAILING LIST: e-mail the word "unsubscribe" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Trouble? e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] .