Bill,
I just wanted to say that from the point of view of someone who
is STILL new to Linux, that the attitude you expressed is EXACTLY what
everyone who supposedly espouses "the cause" should have. As a CS person
myself here at UNH, I've fielded many a question about Linux, and I've
always tried to be enthusiastic and optimistic, while still making sure
that anyone interested knows that it IS a change, and that there is
definitely some learning to be done.
However, I've become increasingly concerned with exactly the sort
of elitism that you spoke of. Although it's very easy to "RTFM!" doesn't
it show a lot more intelligence and character to just answer someone's
questions? I've found a lot of people in this world aren't self-motivated
learners, and instead learn best through other people. Isn't that a GOOD
thing that there are those who come to this list for help, recognizing the
experience of this community?
I still consider myself a Linux newbie, and I'd think that this
sort of attitude should be its own standard... and not the
exception. Also, if there's anything I can do to help out, or to help
"spread the gospel", so to speak, I'd be more than willing.
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