On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 10:33 PM, Gaurav Mishra <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:

> On Sun, Nov 2, 2008 at 10:29 PM, Prakhar Agarwal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
>
> > I beg to differ on this. The "major" problem is still the installation
> part
> > if you see it from a Windows User perspective.
>

I agree with Prakhar  here that a windoz user always finds it difficult to
install Linux. The word scares him away. He is not ready to try/experiment
on his own at least the first time. He still needs some help with this part.


> Problem lies in attitude of students, especially so
> > called "engineering students". Just my thought.
>
Exactly! We have to change the attitude of students and people, to be ready
to try and learn new things. And that is not an easy task. At least in our
colleges, we are finding it difficult. That is where evangelism comes into
play....and in the beginning you have to spoon-feed them. Even though I also
agree, it is always a better idea of promoting through projects.

> The fun part is you will never get these guys into the mainstream and
> in the end will only waste your effort. So better concentrate on help
> people who want to help themselves.

If we keep thinking that, we can never achieve. Its like giving up before
even trying. And i've seen people transform from 'windoz user' to 'linux
geek'...that includes myself.

> Concentrate on projects , These words are coming from a vast
> experience with college students

We are just trying to prepare a good platform for the students, after that
we can focus on projects. We dont want to scare them away with words like
'Linux Project'.
Thanks for your suggestions though. :)
Any other suggestions, ideas are always welcome. :)

Regards

-- 
Chirag Anand
4th Year, B.Tech
Computer Science Department, JUIT Solan

Blog :http://techfreaks4u.com/blog

Linux User: 476783

anything weird is worth a try...
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