---------- > From: Linux Rocks ! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Eug-lug]Dan's text based computer system > Date: Monday, December 16, 2002 9:08 PM > > A menu system doesnt even imply a graphical interface. We used to write menu > systems (all text based) to make it it easier for users to do what they need > rather than having to remember all the names of the programs they would type > at a command prompt. Many users get frustrated a a command prompt and having > thier options displayed infront of them make thier use easier.
That's the right idea. > Somehow, I think dan wants a lot of hand holding... It might be better to show > him how to read manual pages, and get the info he needs, rather than to just > teach him how to use a few programs. When it's readable, I think I pick up info better that way. > It sounds more like Dan *Wants* a text based system, He does infact have > windows, but wants to stop using windows correct? And anything that looks like it. Dan _______________________________________________ Eug-LUG mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mailman.efn.org/cgi-bin/listinfo/eug-lug
