I wasn't saying, for my part, that linux is or isn't for the masses. I was just saying, what difference does it make, as it doesn't really NEED to be. This is the point everyone seems to miss. It doesn't HAVE to be a replacement for M$ for people that actually can do what they need to do WITH M$. Everyone seems to be on this kick where they basically are waving banners and singing the Linux anthem and going 'rah rah rah' like a bunch of cheerleaders at a pep rally for the local jock and I find it rather funny at times is all. It's so overboard. I think I'd rather spend my time hacking, reading, and playing, than in pursuing the grand dream of Linux world domination. :-) I'll leave the prosylitization tech to others. I promise this is my last comment on this. Michael On Tue, 25 Aug 1998 Ted.Harding@nessie.mcc.ac.uk wrote:
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.
Does this represent a realistic compromise between the extreme views that A) "Linux is not, and never can be, for the masses" B) "Linux will develop so that it can be installed and run with no knowhow" ???
Best wishes to all, Ted.
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