I am a home user of Linux (although I am also a computer professional). I am
running Mandrake 6.0 and had absolutely no problems with the installation
(with the exception of getting the proper server for my video card). As a
matter of fact, I had more problems installing Windoze98. ("Plug & Play??"
Hah!) Now, I pretty much use Windoze as a game machine for my family. I do
everything else in Linux.
Like it or not, the public at large expects, and probably will not accept
anything other than, an OS like Windoze. Until recently, Linux was unknown
to most average users. That is changing however. I find a lot of people
asking me about it: "What is this Linux thing I keep hearing about?"
I only hope that Linux retains its "hacker" qualities. While I think it does
need to "do Windoze better than Windoze," it also needs to retain it's own
identity.
Rick
Rick Friedman
Salant Corp. - MIS
800-472-8013 x75105
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-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Salts [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 1999 1:16 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [newbie] Linux for home consumers?
Somebody was saying to me that he believed Linux was a good
corporate tool
but not a good op system for home use because of it's steep learning
curve.
What do the list subscribers here think? Think Linux-Mandrake isn't
ready
for Prime Time yet?
I wonder. Are there any home users on this list?
Thanks for any replies,
Richard
