On Fri, 2003-03-21 at 11:51, Neumann, Shannon M wrote: > I have often read (and have to agree) that if you want to get someone > brand new to computers to use linux, then start them on linux. With > newer desktop distros like Redhat8 or even Mandrake9, the learning curve > for a brand-new computer user isn't really any steeper than it is for > Windows. Just my .02.
Exactly. My GF has RH 8 on her laptop (her first PC) and has no more problems than she would have with Windows. In fact, when she got the laptop, I offered to put Windows on it but she declined because she had already become familiar with Evolution, Mozilla, et al on my PC and didn't want to learn different programs. Bottom line is that a newbie will need help from an expert no matter what OS they use. If you know Linux and are willing to help, just skip the whole Windows bit. At least you won't have to worry as much about viruses and spyware. -- Cliff Wells, Software Engineer Logiplex Corporation (www.logiplex.net) (503) 978-6726 x308 (800) 735-0555 x308 -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list
