--- In LINUX_Newbies@yahoogroups.com, Roy <linuxcan...@...> wrote:
>
> There is an excellent article in PCWorld that I will link to:
> http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/207739/top_5_mistakes_made_by_linux_firsttimers.html
>
> It is a worthwhile read for all newbies and experienced users who want
> to help them.
>
> Roy
>
> Using Kubuntu 10.10 Maverick Meerkat, 64-bit
> Location: Canada
>
Great article, Roy! Short, concise and non-tech. I'm afraid I'm still
grappling with #4 (Fearing The Command Line) but it's not really fear per se,
mostly laziness to learn by using.
Mark
P.S. And this is more for the benefit of newer newbies than I, FYI.
Personal opinion, the whole "more difficult to use than Mac or Windows" thing
is sooo blown out of proportion. IMHO, so many new distro's prove that Linux
IS ready for the desktop, and there's certainly no lack of available software,
not to mention the price of said software. I can't imagine having grown up
with Linux and then switching to Windows or Mac; "I need a piece of software
but I don't have $100-300 in spare cash right now." "Should I call Tech
Support to find out why my screen goes blue every few weeks?" "Whaddya mean I
have a virus? My computer's set up to get all available updates!" "This
computer's only four years old. It came with XP but now I have to buy a new
version of Windows because the old one is no longer supported?" lol
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