Mailinglist Archive: opensuse (1377 mails)

[derricksimpson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx (Derrick Simpson.)]

Hi all,

I would like to add my two pen'orth to endorse Ted's comments.

In dealing with users of various operating systems mainly in 
commercial environments where the bottom line is determined by 
the company accountant.  As long as the user can get on with 
productive work, in depth knowledge about the operating system is 
positively discouraged.  The 'wear-and-tear' can be taken care of by 
the few skilled people employed for just that purpose.

Little consideration is given to the lack of these skilled people and 
where they can obtain their skills.  Hence the immense value of the 
hobbyist elements and news groups such as this in the promotion 
of self education.

Regards:
                Derrick.

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> 
> So, in my experience, the "average user" can USE Linux/UNIX quite happily, just
> as ordinary people drive cars, and know how to put fuel in the tank, but
> occasionally need to have the wear-and-tear put right, or ask directions in a
> strange place (instead of knowing how to read a map). But the equivalent of
> "garage mechanic" and "knowledgeable local inhabitant" do need to be available,
> otherwise the "average user" can get stuck.
> 
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