Umm...
Tried installing other distros, but they wouldn't install due to apic
problem in the kernel...
On Tue, 2004-11-02 at 16:25 +1300, Fisher, Robert (FXNZ CHC) wrote:
> Out of curiosity Vatsala, what made you choose Ubuntu Linux?
>
> The reason I ask this is that I cannot help but think that more help would
> be at hand for you from local users familiar with other distros which have
> been around a while longer. Ubuntu is a very new distro even though it is
> based on the very stable Debian.
>
> Just a thought.
>
> BTW - with regards to a GUI html editor. I use Nvu too but it is not much
> different to Mozilla Composer which is probably easier for you to install
> (just install the Mozilla package).
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ebhakta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, 2 November 2004 3:14 p.m.
> To: Linux Users (Canterbury - NZ)
> Subject: GUI user...
>
> Greetings all!
>
> It should be made clear that GUI interface is the preferred method
> of
> operation for the tasks at hand (at least here), although it is obvious
> that the command-line aspect is the basis of the GUI, and the operating
> system. So, those who work with the command-line aspect are doing
> fundamental work. Having (personally) moved away from command-line work
> in the "other operating system" some years ago, and working primarily
> with GUI applications, in that system, the GUI interface has become the
> preferred interface for the tasks at hand (at least here). If one is to
> learn the (fundamental) command-line aspect (and there is no problem
> here in doing that), then that requires necessary tutoring, and the
> patience to assure proper understanding/comprehension. In using the the
> Ubuntu/Linux O/S, the GUI applications are what are preferred for the
> tasks at hand (at least here). In saying this, all respects and
> gratitude is given to those who work within the fundamentals of the
> command-line level of operation and development. Please do not be
> offended by the preferred level of operation here being GUI, and using
> GUI applications. Obviously there is much time and effort (and code)
> required for the creation of GUI applications, for which thanks are
> extended to the "Open Source" community for the development of those
> applications, especially for those who are accustomed to using other
> (proprietary) GUI operating systems. This user is not exceedingly
> technically astute. But does have tasks requiring and adequate GUI
> operating system (given the present/current set of circumstances). Hence
> the effort to figure/configure Linux on computers that have been
> designed for another (proprietary) operating system. As a "newbie" the
> need for help from those who are more capable in figuring/configuring
> the (GUI) operating system, and applications, to do the required tasks
> at hand, is essential. Without that help the system cannot be applied
> successfully on these machines. So, thanks for all help in the matter of
> getting these machines successfully figured/configured to operate under
> the Linux O/S, running the necessary (GUI) applications (primarily)
> which are required for the tasks at hand (tasks which still require the
> "other operating system" and its GUI applications). Obviously patience
> is very much needed in getting the Linux O/S figured and configured for
> operation on said machines. At least some progress has been made with
> getting the system installed and basic functionality established.
> Wishing well for all, always.
>
> Regards,
> Bhaktavatsala Dasa (Vatsala)
>
> @ http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~vatsalaji - Hare Krishna!
