Some time around 09/22/2004 05:35:48, I think I heard [EMAIL PROTECTED] say:
>> I've never tried myself but it sounds like a challenge.
> Well... the manuals and documentation *start* with things like: "Get
> this [obscure filename] from CPAN and make a build from the tar file
> into the kernel. Then go to usr and cmod the backflip overfile with a
> underbite of KMD.
> And that's the documentation for 'dummies'!
Which distro is that? And what does that documentation pertain to? CPAN is
the repository of Perl modules, and I don't think the average user would have anything
to do with downloading or installing perl modules unless he is a developer or really
knows what he is doing. Besides, even CPAN now has a built in module that comes with
Perl that allows automatic installation (yes, it untars, makes and builds the modules
for you, fancy that!).
If we are talking about recompiling the kernel or setting up esoteric
services, well yes, it can get complicated. But the same happens on Windows or any
other system, where you need to change hidden settings in the Windows registry or
other hard to find configuration panels to install or setup certain software. Of
course, advanced use requires advanced knowledge on any system. There have been many
times that I need to do very unusual things while using Windows in order to fix a
problem.
The average Linux distribution, for the average user who only wants to connect
to the internet, browse the web, check his email, play games, and use a word
processor, most Linux distributions allow all this without funky configurations,
straight out of the box, almost all of them even bring graphical wizards (just like
Windows) and even (OMG! could it be...?) helpful documentation written by
professionals.
But I understand. It is easier to spread the outdated myths than to actually
try out for yourself.
dZ.
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