On Thursday 19 April 2007 16:15, Clayton wrote:
I spend a lot of time helping out new users who are just making their first jump into Linux. There seem to be a LOT lately. The vast majority are not so ready to jump into the CLI with both feet and a couple arms. Ha... so I've been thinking in terms of that level :-) I'm always looking for ways I can ease people into Linux a little slower... GUI solutions etc.
Just tell them that, unlike Windows, Linux comes with a complete manual for all of it's commands (well, most of them). The fact that most recent Windows users or other uninitiated won't be able to decipher the cryptic meanings without a book (manual) is beside the point. Personally, I prefer a gui to cli since I am basically lazy and would rather point-n-click than lean over and open a terminal window and type, then wonder what I forgot to enter when it doesn't work right. Am I glad the "CLI Forever" types have been losing the war. Fred -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: opensuse+unsubscribe@opensuse.org For additional commands, e-mail: opensuse+help@opensuse.org