"I agree totally with trying to put Linux on the Maltese PCs. So why don't you (meaning the Linux Group) try to find a computer store who will start distributing Linux instead of Windows and maybe one of you guys (this goes to the Geeks) go and give a lecture or two the new fellows! Maybe this kick start it!!"
This is a VERYYY good idea ... Will be a BIT tough however 1. Who will help the end-user who bought the Linux PC when he has problems? 2. How much is WinXP? Is it still Lm50? Will the user actually risk it for Lm50? (not mentioning piracy ...) I like Nick's idea however .. A lot. regards, David Vella - GFI Software Ltd. - www.gfi.com Messaging, Content Security & Network security software GFI: FAXmaker - LANguard - MailSecurity - DownloadSecurity -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Nicky Formosa Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 12:00 PM To: Malta Linux User Group - general list Subject: RE: [LINUX.ORG.MT] Complaints! I'm sorry to butt in but I think its quite useless complaining between the same people....I'm not too sure if anyone here will spot out a decent solution. I'm quite in favour of Linux, even tough I'm a beginner (as most of us are), and found lots of trouble. So.. I agree totally with trying to put Linux on the Maltese PCs. So why don't you (meaning the Linux Group) try to find a computer store who will start distributing Linux instead of Windows and maybe one of you guys (this goes to the Geeks) go and give a lecture or two the new fellows! Maybe this kick start it!! Nick -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Keith Vassallo Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2004 11:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [LINUX.ORG.MT] The 6 types of computer users There are 6 types of computer users 5 - UBER GEEKS 4 - Geniuses 3 - Experts 2 - Advanced users 1 - Novices 0 - Total Beginners Uber Geeks find Linux easy to use because they're geeks. Geniuses also find Linux easy because they're geniuses. Total Beginners and Novices find Linux easy because they don't do anything with it except use programs which come installed with the system. I'm quite sure a monkey can be trained to launch openoffice.org. The problem lies in 2 and 3. Advanced users and Experts aren't as "litterate" as Geniuses and Uber Geeks, however, they would like to do more stuff then novices and total beginners. So, they'd want to install programs, configure stuff, etc.. etc.. Which is difficult. I think many budding computer students (such as myself) fall into these two categories. Most computer students simply abandon Linux and use Windows, maybe until they're geniuses/uber geeks. Very few keep trying ad nauseum. Just my 2c -- Keith Vassallo Registered GNU/Linux User #290991 http://www.keithvassallo.net _______________________________________________ MLUG-list mailing list [email protected] http://mailserv.megabyte.net/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list _______________________________________________ MLUG-list mailing list [email protected] http://mailserv.megabyte.net/mailman/listinfo/mlug-list This mail was checked for malicious code and viruses by GFI MailSecurity. GFI MailSecurity provides email content checking, exploit detection, threats analysis and anti-virus for Exchange & SMTP servers. Viruses, Trojans, dangerous attachments and offensive content are removed automatically. Key features include: multiple virus engines; email content and attachment checking; an exploit shield; an HTML threats engine; a Trojan & Executable Scanner; and more. In addition to GFI MailSecurity, GFI also produces the GFI MailEssentials anti-spam software, the GFI FAXmaker fax server & GFI LANguard network security product ranges. For more information on our products, please visit http://www.gfi.com. This disclaimer was sent by GFI MailEssentials for Exchange/SMTP.
