There are lots of UI that helps with the config files. But config files aren't that bad, really. Here's an example:
The Windows Way: Okay, click Start, and then Control Panel, ... you have Windows 98? hmmm. I've got XP but I think it should be the same ... click on Network Connections, then click on Local Area Connection, there should be a button called "Properties" so click on that, then in the middle box there should be a checked box next to "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" so double click on that. Is the radio button for "Obtain an IP Address Automatically" selected? The Linux way: Open up command window. Type in "su" and press enter. Type in the password. Type in exactly this: "ifconfig wlan0:0 192.168.1.99 netmask 255.255.255.0 up" and press the enter key. This is just an example but which is more difficult? It's just different truly. But I would prefer the second method. <s> -Kevin john harvey wrote: > You forgot to mention all those lovely config files! > > John > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Kevin Cully > Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2007 6:40 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [NF] Linux Advantages > > Books have been written on this subject. <g> > > What are the advantages of Linux over Windows? Freedom. If you want to > upgrade, then you upgrade without product keys, etc. If you DON'T want > to upgrade, then don't! Amazing! I'm not coerced to upgrade my OS or > FOSS software. > > Some will say that Linux is confusing. There are too many distros. But > that is freedom! I'm free to choose. I recently tried Puppy Linux > (hate the name) on some really old laptops, and it rocks for old > hardware! At one time this was a $5000 laptop, current value $50, and > now it would sit useless if it wasn't for the choices of small and > lightweight distros. > > > [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
