On Monday 01 May 2006 12:25 pm, Bernard wrote:

> Would anyone know or consider setting up either a fee paying phone help
> desk or a class for new users fee paying of course.

> Thoughts please........
>
> Bernard
>
I do agree that it can be a steep learning curve but consider these thoughts:-

A lot of people try Linux after using/learning windows over a long period.

Linux is not Windows.

If you used/learnt Linux over a long period you would not think it is hard.

There are heaps of people on this list who are prepared to help you in various 
ways. The communication problem is probably because the email senders and 
recipient are at a different level - a common occurrence with email. Why not 
ask if there is anybody prepared to go to your home and help you? I know 
heaps of newbies have started this way.

I started a few years ago a bit like you (although I considered myself quite 
proficient with MS products) and now I am 99.5% Linux at home (Linux desktop, 
Linux server, Linux PVR and dual boot laptop for work)

Don't get disheartened. The learning effort is worth it.

Rob

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