it _has_ an "install-shield". It just doesn't happen to look like the one
thats in windows. Nor should it. there are some things, I would agree,
that need to change, but one of them isn't becoming windows, or even
Windows-like. Since I became a Linux user two years ago I've watched first
RedHat progress forward with their presentation and the installation
methods employed by their developers and now Mandrake for the past 9
months. I'd say that they've come a long way in a short time. I for one am
glad that they spend more time on making sure that the product that
they're releasing to the public is coded and working correctly rather than
making sure its a hands-off breeze to install and get working.
Reading is fundamental. that used to be a famous little slogan that
everyone was familiar with on Saturday mornings while watching cartoons
and in the Linux world it is still very true. Linux may not jump out-a the
box and onto your harddrive ready for you to cruise the internet with
"no" effort, but then again it doesn't need rebooted 2-3 times a day and
doesn't cost between $300 and $700 per copy per machine either.
Lets remember that what you've got on your computer is one of the most
stable operating systems that many of us have ever seen and most of us
haven't paid a penny for, but "many" have spent Loooooooooooooooong hours
coding, debugging, checking and rechecking...I could go on and on, but I
need to get down off this soap box before I get a nose bleed.
I think these few reasons are more than enough to bring Linux to a place
of world domination. All that is needed is that intelligent folks first
need to stop fearing what they aren't able to readily understand in a few
seconds, and be willing to put in a little time and effort to get
completley configured. What you end up with in the end is a machine that
is as solid as a rock provided the user did a little planning ahead of
time and made sure all their "hardware" ducks are in a row thereby
avoiding any unpleasant surprises.
--
Mark
/ * Sometimes it becomes necessary to rock the boat
* in order to get the rats up from below decks
* so they can be kicked over the side and drowned!
*
* REGISTERED LINUX USER # 182496
*/
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On Sat, 2 Dec 2000 onepatrick had this to say!
> Mr Monster wrote:
> >
> > Right, Ive been reading the mails about the pros and cons of
> > Linux/Windows...
> >
> > Im running Mandrake 7.2 now, with not so much as a hiccup, everything is
> > doing what it should, when it should - just the way i like it, and the way i
> > suspect most other folks do too.....
> >
> > I have one little problem.. I have a Primax USB scanner, and on visiting
> > their website - have discovered they dont support linux drivers for their
> > hardware, which is a little dissapointing to say the least...
> > So I went searching, and found another site...probably run by a couple of
> > guys in their own time, and unpaid, who are writing source and trying their
> > best to get drivers for Primax scanners under Linux - These guys deserve a
> > big jug of beer!!!
>
> and if they dont like beer a big glass of juice :)
>
>
>
> >
> > The Point????
>
>
> and now a drum roll
>
> Linux will never win its way into peoples homes until
> > manufacturers decide to start porting their code to linux, so us people at
> > home can use our digicams, scanners etc... just as easy as ever! (without
> > even so much as a chmod.... etc)
>
> i would ag4ee. for linux to really take off there must be some sort
> of install shield for it. without it linux will never dominiate the
> world. i cant believe hasnt thought of it before.
>
> :)
>
>
>
> >
> > I dunno if this means anything, or indeed if it makes sense....but dont all
> > shout at me at once :-)
> > And just in case you are all wondering ... yep I had to use M$ to scan my
> > pics tonight :(
> >
>
> ok, there are a few areas where linux is still catching up. there are a
> few
> areas in which linux is ahead. scanners unfortunately for u are one of
> the
> behind places
>
>
> > Graham Kerr
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > http://www.btinternet.com/~kerr.monster
> >
> > Reg. User 153258
>
